Senior Business Development / Licencing Manager – 12 Month FTC
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Company Description: A dynamic, global family business and licensees of many iconic Active and Footwear brands
Location: London / Hybrid
Salary: £90000 – £110000
A fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and global business. Key objectives are to identify licensing opportunities, build and develop strategic partnerships with the focus to driving new business and substantial growth
Responsibilities:
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Research and identify new business prospects in the licensing sector
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Develop a pipeline of potential licensing partners, focusing on sectors that complement and amplify brand reach
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Leverage market insights to prioritise opportunities that have high growth potential.
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Build, nurture, and manage relationships with key industry players
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Negotiate terms and create mutually beneficial agreements supporting long-term growth.
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Analyse market trends, competitor movements, and industry landscapes to refine licensing strategies.
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Create data-driven business plans for growth in various licensing segments
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Develop and execute comprehensive business plans outlining sales targets and growth milestones.
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Implement sales strategies that focus on meeting and exceeding revenue goals through effective licensing deals.
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Monitor sales performance, adjusting strategies as needed to maximise revenue
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Oversee the end-to-end negotiation process to secure favourable terms in licensing agreements.
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Manage contract renewals and renegotiations lo maintain valuable, long-term partnerships.
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Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and execution of licensing agreements.
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Track and analyse performance metrics for each licensing partnership
Requirements:
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8+ years in business development, sales, or licensing, ideally within consumer products, media, or entertainment.
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Strong networking and partnership-building abilities with established contacts in the licensing industry.
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Proven track record of securing and managing partnerships, with a strong industry network.
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Experience meeting and exceeding revenue targets through licensing initiatives.
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Familiarity with licensing laws, intellectual property, and contract management.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software, with experience in using data to drive strategy and decision-making.