Strategic Licensing Lead for Toys & IP Partnerships

YuMe Toys; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

YuMe Toys (a Maxx Group Company) seeks an experienced Licensing Manager to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and secure licensing opportunities that bolster our toys and collectibles portfolio.

The role focuses on building relationships with studios, brand owners, and agencies to acquire IP rights aligned with our product strategy and markets, including international licensing opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in licensing, business development, brand partnerships, consumer products, entertainment, or toys & collectibles.
• Strong network within or familiarity with licensing, entertainment, gaming, or consumer products industries, preferably international.
• Proven experience negotiating and securing intellectual property licensing agreements.
• Deep understanding of licensing agreements, royalty structures, and IP rights.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Aufgaben

• Research and identify potential licensing opportunities across entertainment, gaming, sports, digital media, influencers, publishing, and lifestyle brands.
• Develop and execute licensing acquisition strategies that support company growth objectives.
• Evaluate the commercial viability of licensing opportunities through market research, sales forecasting, and competitive analysis.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging IPs that may generate successful toys & collectibles product lines.
• Collaborate with Creative, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operations to assess licensing opportunities and support product launches.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Market research

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/Marketing/Entertainment Management/Communications

Jobbeschreibung

YuMe Toys (a Maxx Group Company) seeks an experienced Licensing Manager to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and secure licensing opportunities that bolster our toys and collectibles portfolio.

The role focuses on building relationships with studios, brand owners, and agencies to acquire IP rights aligned with our product strategy and markets, including international licensing opportunities.