Description: The Licensing Manager is responsible for all aspects of the company’s licensing activities. This position works cross functionally with most departments across the organization: Design, Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Regulatory, Sourcing, Operations, Ecommerce, Manufacturing, and Executive Teams to ensure that all Licensed products meet our partners’ stringent requirements for design execution, proper channel distribution, and precise sales and royalty payment reporting. Job Duties - Stay informed about new properties and brand opportunities (what’s hot and what’s not). - Facilitate cross-functional meetings to review potential new brands/opportunities across all business segments. - Properly vet out potential new opportunities with licensor and communicate internally. - Negotiate most favorable terms on new contracts and renewals. - Assist with successfully onboarding new partners and introduce to proper teams. - Responsible for developing and insuring the most accurate and efficient execution of all submissions, reporting, tracking and regulatory functions/processes affiliated with our licensing activities. - Work closely with Sales & Ecommerce to provide accurate forecasts to Licensors. - Manage Licensor adhoc requests. - Collaborate with the Studio and CMO on upcoming entertainment property priorities for product development. - Strive to broaden licensing rights on product types, distribution channels, territories. - Coordinate timely and accurate royalty reporting with Accounting department. - Negotiate the most favorable terms with Licensors or Licensees on behalf of our organization. - Licensor’s Brand Ambassador internally, and York Design Group Ambassador to external Licensors. - Some travel required: licensor meetings, tradeshows, and seminars. - Foster and coordinate cross-promotional activities with our licensing partners. - Work closely with Marketing on collaborative launch strategies. - All other duties as assigned by management. Monday - Friday 1st shift hours - flexible Additional Skills & Qualifications: Experience in licensing or contract negotiations Experience managing various brands/companies Excellent customer service skills Forecasting experience a plus Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or relevant field **NOT LOOKING FOR: creative marketing candidates, accounting candidates **TITLES TO BE CONSIDERED: Buyer, Contracts Manager Experience Level: Expert Level About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.