VP OF LICENSING

Executive Profiles Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 191,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Profiles Inc. in Edison, NJ seeks a Vice President of Licensing to lead licensing strategy, develop brand partnerships, and drive licensed apparel, consumer goods, and accessories from concept to delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of licensing experience, a bachelor's in business or marketing, and a proven ability to negotiate complex agreements, manage budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect brand integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years licensing experience.
• Experience with licensing programs including entertainment properties, food, character brands, sports, fashion lifestyle, and consumer brands.
• Demonstrate success negotiating and overseeing complex licensing agreements.
• Proven problem-solving and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop licensing strategies for products across Apparel, Accessories, Home, Consumer Goods and more.
• Secure new licensing opportunities with character, sports, consumer brands, and entertainment.
• Protect brand integrity ensuring adherence to licensing agreements.
• Communicate with licensors, negotiate contracts, forecasting, contractual terms, and business strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring products adhere to licensor brand standards.

Skills

Licensing strategy development

Contract negotiation

Brand partnerships

Stakeholder communication

Forecasting & budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing

Job description

Location: Edison, New Jersey

Salary- $225,000 +

Our client, a leading New Jersey-based fashion company is seeking a Vice President of Licensing to join their team. This role will oversee licensing strategies, develop brand partnerships, and cultivate strong relationships with the licensors. The VP will manage a successful execution of licensed apparel, consumer goods, and accessories programs from concept through delivery while ensuring accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

Requirements:

• Developing licensing strategies for a wide variety of products for Apparel, Accessories, Home, Consumer Goods and Stationery
• Secure new licensing opportunities with character, sports, consumer brands, and entertainment.
• Protect brand integrity ensuring adherence to licensing agreements.
• Communicate with the licensors, negotiate contracts, forecasting, contractual terms, and business strategy.
• Evaluate company's retail strategy, identify opportunities for success and challenges, and handle key accounts forecasting plans and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams ensuring products adhere to the licensor brand standards.
• Work closely with license stores to understand their business needs and explore growth opportunities.
• Lead meetings with internal teams to review product development, sales, and marketing updates, and keep management informed of license needs, interests, and potential new product opportunities.
• Monitor compliance with licensing agreements, including royalty payments, audit requirements, and sales reporting.

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, Marketing, or related field-
• Minimum of 10 years licensing experience
• Experience with licensing programs including entertainment properties, food, character brands, sports, fashion SERVIlifestyle, and consumer brands
• Demonstrate success negotiating and overseeing complex licensing agreements
• Proven problem-solving and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail