Senior Associate, Product Licensing

Newell Brands; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Newell Brands in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Associate to support the development and execution of enterprise partnerships and licensing. The role will independently manage a subset of partner relationships and coordinate with cross‑functional teams across Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Legal, and Finance.

You will assist in negotiations, develop partnership briefs, and track contract deliverables while staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–4 years of experience in partnerships, licensing, account management, marketing, entertainment, sports marketing, or business development.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills; ability to work with external partners and senior internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support identification and evaluation of new partnership and licensing opportunities.
• Manage day-to-day relationships for assigned licensing and partnership accounts.
• Coordinate internal approvals and partner communications.
• Assist in commercial negotiations and contract development.
• Develop partnership briefs and business cases.
• Coordinate cross-functional activation plans across Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Shopper Marketing, Legal, and Finance.
• Monitor contract deliverables, approval timelines, marketing commitments, and royalty obligations.
• Support licensed product development processes and creative approval workflows.
• Develop executive updates, partnership scorecards, and business reviews.
• Track licensing industry trends and competitive activity.
• Maintain partnership calendars, contract databases, and reporting dashboards.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Project management

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Position Overview

The Senior Associate will support the development and execution of Newell's enterprise partnerships and licensing portfolio while independently managing a subset of partner relationships and smaller‑scale agreements.

This role will work closely with the Manager to identify partnership opportunities, support negotiations, coordinate cross‑functional execution, and ensure successful activation across Newell's portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support identification and evaluation of new partnership and licensing opportunities.
• Manage day-to-day relationships for assigned licensing and partnership accounts.
• Coordinate internal approvals and partner communications.
• Assist in commercial negotiations and contract development.
• Develop partnership briefs and business cases.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activation plans across Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Shopper Marketing, Legal, and Finance.
• Monitor contract deliverables, approval timelines, marketing commitments, and royalty obligations.
• Support licensed product development processes and creative approval workflows.
• Develop executive updates, partnership scorecards, and business reviews.
• Track licensing industry trends and competitive activity.
• Maintain partnership calendars, contract databases, and reporting dashboards.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–4 years of experience in partnerships, licensing, account management, marketing, entertainment, sports marketing, or business development.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Comfortable working with external partners and senior internal stakeholders.
• Curious, collaborative, and proactive.
• Interest in entertainment, sports, licensing, retail, and consumer brands.

The NJ base pay range for this position is from $77,760 to $106,920. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well‑known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.