SVP US Licensing & Brand Partnerships

Banijay Rights Limited; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Banijay Rights Limited in the United States is seeking an ambitious SVP of Licensing to lead development and expansion of a globally recognised entertainment brands portfolio.

You will identify, secure and deliver licensing opportunities across categories including location-based entertainment, toys, games and consumer products, while guiding negotiations and partnerships with major US operators and licensees.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in entertainment licensing, brand partnerships or consumer products.
• Five+ years operating at SVP level or equivalent senior leadership.
• Broad commercial experience across licensing categories (LBE, toys, softlines/hardlines).
• Proven track record of originating, negotiating and closing large licensing agreements.
• Strong network of relationships across US licensing and entertainment industries.
• Entrepreneurial, able to identify opportunities and convert them to partnerships.
• Comfortable with traditional licensing and large-scale experiential projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive US licensing strategy across entertainment brands.
• Identify and secure new commercial partnerships across LBE, immersive experiences, toys and consumer products.
• Build relationships with US operators, manufacturers, retailers and licensing partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations and structure agreements to maximise revenue and long-term value.
• Identify emerging categories and market trends for brand expansion.
• Manage opportunities from initial talks to contract execution and launch, coordinating with international teams.

Skills

Entertainment licensing

Brand partnerships

US licensing market

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Job description

Banijay Rights Limited in the United States is seeking an ambitious SVP of Licensing to lead development and expansion of a globally recognised entertainment brands portfolio.

You will identify, secure and deliver licensing opportunities across categories including location-based entertainment, toys, games and consumer products, while guiding negotiations and partnerships with major US operators and licensees.