This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule arrangement at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.

Your Responsibilities:

As a Licensing Visual Brand Manager for John Deere Cary located in Cary, NC, you will review and manage creative direction of all licensed product development, from concept stage, to line sheet, to pre-production – with a focus on brand integrity, age appropriateness, differentiation, construction, silhouette and trim details and monitoring appropriate quality. In addition, you will:

• Manage packaging design development and execution across multiple categories and substrates to include hangtags, trims, boxes incorporating innovation and sustainability.​

• Manage efficient processing of global product submissions in approval system across all categories (attachments category excluded).​

• Possess intimate construction knowledge of product and components relative to design and development.​

• Oversee and maintain creative asset needs by licensee.​

• Leads seamless management of creative projects across licensing businesses in partnership with brand management visual services.​

• Leads new licensee brand and product development training.

• Accurately defines scope and timing of creative deliverables based on business priorities.​

• Develops and manages agendas and presentations for cross-functional and executive-level meetings.​

• Works closely with visual services, brand & social teams for seamless and timely posting of all social and related creative deliverables.​

• Manages creative guide audits and/or any research relating to guides developed over the lifecycle of the brand, including but not limited to, identifying past creative thematics in guides, management and knowledge of the style guide inventory, generating reports and/or pulling PDFs of guides.​

• Facilitates creative reviews and works across lines of business, including but not limited to, Marketing, Parks, Promotions, Strategy, Games, Live Entertainment, and Publishing.​

• Builds relationships across the organization and with outside agencies to drive efficiency, productivity and executional goals​.

Job Description:

The position’s primary focus will be the development, execution, and delivery of the annual and multi-year business plans on the consumer products business through operational support, gaming/new tech growth, and oversight of the Canada CP business. 

Operations:

• Oversee royalty management system for int’l CP, including data analysis. 

• Support quarterly forecasting across the business.

• Lead the development of insight-based sales toolkits to share with partners. 

• Maintain master licensee list, including MG’s, contractual marketing spend, contractual tickets, etc. 

• Manage and track promotional product allocation. 

• Manage and track CP marketing budget. 

• Lead weekly/monthly business reporting across key pillars including Ecom and Gaming.

• Work with Legal on trademark clearance/registration.

• Create and maintain a product portfolio of international-only programs to showcase cross-org.

• Assist with cross-functional key initiatives – i.e. creative asset distribution, NFL Flag support, etc. 

• Manage new agreement routing and execution. 

Gaming/New Tech:

• Assist in driving int’l relationships with NFL’s largest gaming partner. 

• Partner with the Domestic CP team on new global deal execution. 

• Oversee int’l unique asset development with gaming partners.

• Oversee local marketing and activations with gaming partners. 

• Communicate programs broadly across int’l groups through a monthly newsletter. 

• Lead on gaming/new tech partner reporting. 

Canada:

• Support execution of key global partner initiatives – i.e. marketing campaigns, retailer events, assortment expansion.

• Partner with the local marketing team on CP activations and execution. 

• Continuously develop and implement product and retail segment strategy.

• Lead and manage local relationships with global consumer product partners.

• Manage local licensee portfolio and relationships. 

• Identify new business opportunities. 

• Provide annual and multi-year forecasting throughout the year.  

• Lead local CP programs with GMP Clubs.   

• Oversee new products, marketing creative approvals, and royalty reporting within approval systems.

Job Summary:

The Licensed Products Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating all of the licensing operations (under the direction of the Global Director of Licensed Products) to ensure day-to-day operations of the licensing program. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the direct Goodyear-managed licensees, negotiations and coordinating with external agencies on operational-related licensing tasks. This person will be both externally (working with licensees and licensing agents) and internally (supporting relationships with Goodyear Finance/Legal, Regional Marketing/Communications/Risk Management teams) facing.

Primary Duties:

• Facilitate the routing/approval of all new licensing contracts, existing amendments, renewals and expiration documents through the Goodyear organization in a timely manner 

• Manage/Maintain an in-house licensing database of license agreements
• Facilitate the on-boarding of new licensees through a review of program features with each licensee and provide on-going monitoring to ensure compliance 
• Assist with product quality review
• Coordinate with the Goodyear Finance team to ensure timely reporting and receipt of payments from licensees/agents 
• Work to expand the financial reporting and oversight of the Goodyear and agency-managed licensees to develop actionable reporting metrics
• Oversee/Manage the various compliance requirements of Goodyear direct licensees (insurance, social responsibility, etc.) and review agency compliance measures 
• Maintain records related to any audits of licensees/agencies regarding royalties, contract compliance, merchandise symbol program or others
• Support/Assist the Global Director of Licensed Products in preparing the annual licensing plan, reviewing licensee annual marketing plans/negotiations management

Job Summary:

Zippo Manufacturing Company is seeking qualified candidates for a salaried, full-time, and remote employment opportunity as a Corporate Counsel-responsible for handling a variety of assigned legal projects within the Legal department and applying subject matter knowledge; requires capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge. Responsible for assisting with drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and summarizing a wide variety of contracts. Advise on other company legal issues, including in the areas of contracts, regulatory compliance, data privacy, intellectual property, product safety and other areas as assigned. Shares in responsibility for legal affairs for all domestic entities (Zippo Manufacturing Company, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company and Northern Lights Enterprises, Inc. – “Company”).

Primary Duties:

• Supports the company’s contract legal review process, including intake, reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts

• Conducts legal research and prepares reports of various topics as requested by the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel

• Provides day-to-day legal counseling advice to Company stakeholders on various matters

• Assists in drafting legal documents, corporate policies, resolutions, and other legal or related documents

• Provides support in data privacy and protection matters, including collection, use and retention of data

• Provides support in regulatory matters and their application to various departments within the Company

• Provides support in intellectual property prosecution and enforcement matters

• Assists in supervision of and oversees work completed by paralegal

• Provides support (as needed) on product safety issues, including response to consumer incident reports, product liability litigation and product recall.

• Provides support (as needed) on company litigation matters, including coordinating with outside counsel.

• Provides support (as needed) on certain business merger/acquisition transactions, including non-disclosure agreements, due diligence and coordinating outside counsel

Universal Orlando Resort believes in-person collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity, contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per week. Some remote opportunities are available within specific departments. There are also roles that require being on-site full time. You’ll learn more about this during the application process.

Job Summary:

This role is accountable to manage and execute product compliance policies and programs related to the development and distribution of branded consumer products for Universal-owned or -affiliated theme parks & destination entertainment venues in assigned geographic distributions. Product safety and quality compliance policies and programs include product review and approval, product testing, chemical compliance, compliance documentation tracking/reporting, third-party sourcing, and issue identification and management.

As our Company expands into new business models and markets, this position plays a key role in collaborating with product design/development and global compliance partners (as well as third-party test labs / technical consultants) to ensure global product sourcing and compliance objectives are met in accordance with regulations, Company brand standards and best practices.

This role also manages the NBCUniversal Product Safety Center (PSC) and provides regular reporting to NBCU PSC and UP&E compliance leadership on product safety-related regulatory compliance metrics, regulatory gap analyses, risk / product investigations, and program enhancement recommendations / action plans.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage the development, implementation, maintenance, and communication of product safety compliance matrices, protocols, guidelines, documentation, reporting, and processes for assigned theme parks and destinations/experiences. Review guest comments for trends & monitor new and changing regulatory requirements, compliance trends, industry best practices to evolve compliance tools & programs.

• Develop and deliver UP&E Parks Global Merchandise & PSC product safety communications / updates / training programs to internal & external partners on key concepts, policies, and process requirements. Partner with global product development partners to ensure compliance objectives for global product sourcing are met.

• Oversee & conduct product research, compliance reviews, and product approvals of Universal-developed and direct-sourced products for compliance to safety, quality, and global compliance brand requirements for specific geographic distributions.

• Manage the NBCUniversal Product Safety Center (PSC) compliance consulting resource for NBCU business units, including overseeing the PSC-Vetted Promotional Vendor program, managing corporate training updates / communications related to PSC, and acting as a liaison with senior management, technical, and legal resources. Act as technical resource and consultant for NBCU business units regarding product safety as part of the NBCU PSC.

• Conduct product investigations & product risk assessments and provide risk mitigation recommendations to leadership.

• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Universal Orlando Resort believes in-person collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity, contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per week. Some remote opportunities are available within specific departments. There are also roles that require being on-site full time. You’ll learn more about this during the application process.

Job Summary:

The Associate Product Integrity Engineer evaluates and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to routine tasks for assigned product lines & geographies in any of the following areas: product compliance reviews, product test planning & report review, product hazard identification/mitigation, and compliance-related benchmarking/research. Additionally, this role will employ and enforce the global merchandise compliance processes and guidance documents for Universal-owned or affiliated destination entertainment venues (both US and international) in accordance with regulations, Company brand standards, and best practices.

Major Responsibilities:

• Product Testing Programs

  • Review products and develop test plans for products to ensure corporate and regulatory compliance program objectives are met.

  • Partner with vendors, third-party testing labs, and internal partners to ensure testing is appropriate, complete, timely, and cost-effective.

  • Collaborate with product development teams, labs, and vendors on any compliance inconsistencies, testing process delays, and/or testing failures to identify and implement actions which will enhance a product’s safety, quality, and reliability for assigned product categories.

  • Contribute to department cost of goods goals by reviewing test quotes to ensure they are consistent with negotiated test pricing.

• Product Review & Approval

  • Review, provide feedback, and approve product, packaging, and labeling submissions for adherence to Universal and regulatory compliance standards and designate safety classification for assigned product categories.

  • Provide initial compliance review for testing & labeling solutions to facilitate the sharing of products across geographic distributions to support global merchandise initiatives.

  • Support the research of compliance requirements and recommend risk mitigation approaches for product types new to Universal.

• Product Protocols

  • Draft and support development and maintenance of product testing protocols, compliance forms, & guidance documents for assigned geographies.

  • Support the research of emerging or changing regulations, testing methodologies, and/or compliance trends and recommend potential protocol changes or enhancements.

• Training and Guidance Documents

  • Assist with development and maintenance of ongoing staff and vendor training, work instructions, emerging compliance trends, regulatory changes, and so on.

• EHS

  • Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Summary:

The Commercial Controller, Global Brand Licensing oversees various financial and operational aspects of the licensing department.  You will be responsible for preparing licensing P&L reports, leading the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, monitoring licensee performance, coordinating royalty financial audits, and providing accurate financial analysis. Additionally, you will manage online licensing systems, maintain relationships with licensees, negotiate payment terms, support account managers in reviewing proposals and agreements, oversee credit and collection activities, and ensure compliance with procedures and ethics.
If you are a detail-oriented collaborator, we welcome your application!
This is your chance to become a crucial part of a revolutionizing new organization in Electrolux and the Home Appliances industry. We offer great potential for personal and professional growth, and in exchange we count on your commitment, curiosity, and eagerness to create value by bringing Brand Licensing to the next level.

In detail, you will:
Finance Duties:

• Direct the preparation of monthly licensing P&L reports and special reports as requested.

• Direct the preparation of the annual Global Licensing budget and quarterly forecasts.

• Direct the finance function for effective monitoring of licensee performance as to adherence to license agreement provisions.

• Coordinate periodic royalty financial audits with outside auditing firms. Ensure follow-up and implementation of audit recommendations.

• Provide accurate and effective financial analysis of potential licensees.

• Manage the activities of the Financial Analysis that is based in Poland

• Maintain a working relationship with BA Controllers by communication budgets and forecasts. Keep BA Controllers informed of any changes/issues at licensees that could have a major impact on financial results.

Operational Duties:

• Manage the utilization of the online licensing systems, including Brand Comply, Iadio, AARO and any other computer system needed by the department. In addition, ensure the contract terms for each licensee are accurate and up-to-date in Brand Comply.

• Maintain excellent relationships with existing licensees and ensure the licensees are using the Brand Comply system properly for royalty reporting and approvals.

• Assist in the negotiation of extended payment terms from licensees, when requested by Account Managers.

• Analyze and support of Account Managers in review of Request for Information, new business proposals and proposals for amendments and renewals.

• Assist Account Managers in the review of new licensee agreements and the contract negotiations with licensees.

• Direct credit & collection activities for unpaid royalty payments and determine the credit worthiness of potential licensees.

• Direct the maintenance of the Global Licensing Procedure Manual. Review all new procedures and revisions of existing procedures.

• Ensure Licensing Department operates in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and code of ethics.

• Lead any Electrolux internal audits that are scheduled and ensure the auditors receive the information required to complete the audit.

• Oversee the licensing summits and staff events in terms of budgeting, scheduling, and managing the event in real time. (Most events are international.)

• Coordinate Licensing Department activities related to trademark oppositions and counterfeiting with the Legal Department.

• Coordinate intercompany license agreements and withholding tax receipts from licensees with the Tax Department.

• Effectively manage and evaluate performance of the Financial Analysis at the Shared Services office in Krakow, Poland.

• Prepare certification letters for licensees when needed. (The letter only certify that the licensee has a current license agreement in place for the brand.)

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Brand Licensing – Business Development Manager to join our Brand Licensing business unit within our Corporate Marketing Organization. This position is remote in the United States, preferably EST. This individual will identify and onboard new potential licensees to drive revenue growth in our brand licensing business. This individual will be responsible for driving new brand licensing business opportunities in our Americas region.

Kodak offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the revitalization of an iconic global company. We combine the strength of a brand that is recognized and beloved around the world with the excitement and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. We are stable, profitable, optimistic, about the future and looking for professionals with energy, ideas and ambition to help us take our next steps in helping to complete our transformation. We’re building a culture which values creativity in all its forms, having a global perspective, a focus on sustainability, and trust in our company that allowing calculated risks, to reach our goals. Kodak has a rich heritage of leadership and innovation, and truly a place where you can make a difference.

This position will be responsible for a wide variety of sales activities. Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Developing and executing upon the Brand Licensing and broader Corporate Marketing Organization’s strategic goals and objectives
• Responsible for identifying, and contacting potential new brand licensee partners who provide sales, distribution, marketing and product development expertise in Kodak’s portfolio of products and categories
• Responsible for closing new deals including preparation of deal memos and leading final negotiation in close cooperation with brand licensing management, legal and finance departments
• Professionally represent Kodak at key trade shows and industry associations
• Maintain understanding of consumer electronics and broader consumer products trends and marketplace conditions. Analyze trends and develop recommended sales strategies to capitalize on product opportunities that align with Kodak brand attributes and future ambitions.
• Brand evangelist and trail blazer – Serve to evangelize the Kodak brand and seek innovative opportunities that will help to secure long term growth for Kodak consumer products
• Understands brand development strategy; helps to ensure Kodak brand value is maximized

Position Overview:

Michelin have an immediate opening for the Director of our Licensing Business for the Americas. Michelin Licensing ranks in the top 50 brand global licensors. We are looking for someone with licensing experience to help us find new and innovative ways to continue to grow the business. If you are an experienced Sales & Business Development professional wanting to expand your skills working with partners and teams around the world, read on to find more about this exciting opportunity.

This position is based in Greenville, SC situated just about halfway between Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia. Greenville's friendly, thriving downtown and surrounding areas are full of year-round activities for all ages. From one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques and art galleries to museums, tours and many outdoor activities, Greenville is a fabulous place to visit and live.

What you’ll do
The Licensing business provides opportunities to grow brand recognition outside of the tires we produce. We have high standards of quality for any product that bares our name. There is a significant opportunity to grow this business by identifying new product opportunities that are a good fit for our brand and bringing them to life. Managing business partnerships with our current licensees is also critical in this role.

The main objectives are to:

• Build a business plan covering all aspects of the business (business opportunities, marketing, communications, and product development) together with Retailers, Licensees, the Licensing Account managers and the global licensing leadership team,
• Provide insights & execution of new businesses opportunities by using up-to-date market analysis including consumer expectation and feedback, financial opportunities and returns, competitive challenges, retail environment
• Manage the local team and P&L
• Maintain positive relationships with current licensees
If you are up for the challenge to take our licensing business to the next level, apply now!

Position Overview:

The Senior Licensing Manager is responsible for driving all inbound and outbound licensing initiatives, managing relationships with top licensees, ensuring that Mondelēz brand strategy comes to life through our licensed products, and building a best-in-class licensing program that builds our brand equities in North America. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Support Sr. Director, Licensing in developing and executing licensing strategy for Mondelez for prioritized categories and brands.

• Manage licensing P&L, including royalty revenue accruals and forecasting, and oversee all internal reporting to finance stakeholders, with support of finance and accounting departments.

• Lead in negotiating licensing agreements, renewals, amendments, and any updates to terms with the support of internal stakeholders.

• Oversee day to day management of current licensees, including new product development, relationship management, creative approvals and program development, royalty collection, etc.

• Oversee all inbound licensing and brand collaborations, working closely with brand teams to identify prospective partners and owning all aspects of contract negotiation and stakeholder management.

• Identify, analyze and prospect potential new licensing opportunities, evaluating against existing licensing strategies.

• Manage non-food licensing, including Oreo Retail Stores in partnership with IT’SUGAR and any other non-food branded collaborations in partnership with licensing agency.

• Ensure all licensed products & marketing materials are consistent with the brand equity & approved by internal legal review board and the brand.

• Manage royalty reports and prepare quarterly summary of internal database systems, provide updates for each brand, and confirm royalty reports are consistent with agreement terms, with the support of finance.

• Manage Financial Audits.

• Ensure Mondelez stays current on licensing best practices/policies.

Position Overview:

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, CUB CADET, STANLEY and BLACK+DECKER.

As a Licensing Manager, you will be responsible for managing and executing strategic PTG licensing business in NA. This includes managing both our existing Licensing Partners and the recruitment and on-boarding of new Licensing Partners. You’ll also get to:
• Work closely with the licensing partners to develop successful strategic partnerships.
• Identify potential new expansion portfolios and develop prospecting lists with our external Licensing agency. Assist in the on-boarding and signing of new partners.
• Manage annual licensing royalty budget and develop plans to exceed operating plan
• Work closely with the business unit (BU) to ensure full alignment on key strategies.
• Develop 3-year strategic plans with the licensing partners to include product road planning, territory and customer expansion, commercialization planning, digital excellence and ecommerce sales growth.
• Conduct business reviews with each partner annually and be fully immersed in their business on a month-to-month basis, supporting their business needs and assisting to execute their growth plans.
• Assist Licensing partners with the brand and product approval process; working in conjunction with the Legal, Engineering and Brand Teams to ensure delivery of best in class products. This will involve managing licensee portal submissions in coordination with the brand licensing team.
• Negotiate contracts, extensions, amendments and renewals.

Position Overview:

Come Build The World With Us and Make An Impact

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, CUB CADET, STANLEY and BLACK+DECKER.
As a eCommerce Licensing Manager you will have the ability to present and negotiate with key decision makers, provide brand and licensee management and must display a ‘can do’ attitude to working across all business functions both internal and external teams. You’ll also get to:
• Manage all aspects of our various licensing businesses across all SBDK brands on ecommerce, working cross-functionally with Global Licensing managers, Channel, Product, and Brand to drive eCommerce centric initiatives.
• Represent our licensees when meeting with key .com buyers.
• Maintain strong working relationships with licensees in order to execute the ecommerce growth plan and strategic vision.
• Identify educational opportunities for our licensees on ecommerce tactics, plan and execute these trainings.
• Help licensees get set-up in Amazon’s Brand Registry.
• New Item Setups:  Support licensee in NIS process for Amazon and other .coms, collaborating with Channel team, Product Managers, Marketing teams.
• Work as eCommerce expert, guiding and consulting licensing partners on best practices for success within ecommerce.
• Develop Strong knowledge of Amazon’s Vendor Central and ARA system.  Key contact to all team members for system processes, capabilities, and data mining.  Continual training and adapting to new processes as they are released to the vendor community.
• Great working relationship with SBD and Amazon teams.  Maintains a complete database, and able to quickly react when called upon for reports and data inquiries.
• Efficient and flexible, willing to step up help with any given project or opportunity, demonstrates strong partnership in planning, forecasting, presentations, analysis, and balancing work loads.