Licensing Specialist

Gerald Franklin Agency; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Hybrid schedule

Flexible time off

Mental health days

Job summary

Gerald Franklin Agency in Houston, TX, is seeking a Licensing Specialist to join our hybrid team. This salaried, exempt role focuses on navigating Texas and state licensing processes for a diverse client base.

You will prepare, file, and track applications with regulators, manage renewals and transfers, and keep clients informed from inquiry to approval. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and track license and permit applications through state systems.
• Manage renewals, transfers, and change of ownership filings with regulators.
• Monitor deadlines and deficiency notices; update clients throughout the process.

Job description

Position: Licensing Specialist

Job Type: Salaried, Full Time, Exempt, Hybrid WFO/WFA

About the Agency

Since 1944, Gerald Franklin Agency has helped businesses across Texas navigate the licenses, permits, registrations, and approvals they need to open their doors and operate.

We are widely known for our expertise in Texas alcoholic beverage licensing, assisting clients with Federal, State, County, and City licenses and permits throughout the retail, wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, and importing levels of the alcoholic beverage industry.

But liquor licensing is only part of what we do.

Our experienced team assists restaurants, bars, hotels, grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations, retailers, entertainment venues, manufacturers, distributors, and other businesses with the many licenses and permits required for their operations.

From liquor licenses to health permits, tax registrations, tobacco and lottery licenses, and everything in between, we help businesses get through the licensing and permitting process.

Whether you are opening a new location, acquiring an existing business, expanding into a new market, or dealing with a licensing or permitting issue, our team can help identify what you need and move the process forward.

Job Description

This is a full time hybrid role as a Licensing Specialist based in our Houston office with great flexibility with a hybrid WFO/WFA schedule. Ideal candidates will be ready to quickly learn an array of assignments and assume responsibilities in a diverse range of matters. We are looking for a proactive and detail oriented individual who can seamlessly navigate between providing support to our licensing team and communicating directly with clients and regulators. This teammate should be highly organized and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. We are seeking a self starter who is self disciplined, has exceptional multitasking abilities and is comfortable working both remotely and in a collaborative office setting. Knowledge of and comfort using technology is an absolute necessity. Candidates must have reliable transportation. Any state or city government experience is a plus. TABC, TDLR, DOH, Texas Comptroller, TWC, etc. is preferred.

You will prepare, file, and track license and permit applications through the TABC AIMS portal and other state systems, manage renewals, transfers, and change of ownership filings, secure and file surety bonds, obtain local city and county certifications in person, monitor deadlines and deficiency notices, and keep clients updated from the first question to final approval. This is a terrific opportunity for an individual with an engaging personality and a strong work ethic who will benefit from working closely with talented colleagues, including former state alcohol professionals, and an amazing clientele of restaurants, bars, hotels, retailers, and hospitality groups. We are in an exciting phase of growth and are immediately seeking an enthusiastic licensing professional to join our team.

Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. 401k with employer match, a hybrid and asynchronous WFO/WFA schedule, managed flexible time off policy, and mental health days. The right candidate is someone who has a long term outlook and wants to grow with our Agency.