**This is a contract opportunity through December 31, 2025 with possibility of extension.**

Our client within the Tech Industry is looking for a Licensing Project Manager to join their team! The purpose of this team supports the rapid growth of Consumer Product Business. The role will contribute to day-to-day licensee management for Softlines categories within the U.S. and Canada, including apparel, accessories, footwear, and home.

Responsibilities:

• Support the rapid growth of the Consumer Products Business team.
• Day-to-day licensee management for Softlines categories in the U.S. and Canada, including apparel, accessories, footwear, and home.
• Provide support on global brand collaborations.
• May provide some support on Health & Beauty category.
• Negotiate business proposal deal terms and manage contracts.
• Help define category and brand strategy by reviewing market share and data analytics to develop strategies and business plans for key Softlines categories.
• Develop strategies to increase licensee revenue and secure new business deals.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, competitors, business opportunities, and challenges.
• Manage quarterly forecast process and contribute to annual budget planning.
• Liaise with key internal teams—Product Development, Legal, Finance, Franchise, and Marketing—through matrix management to secure approvals, ensure internal alignment, and provide timely feedback for partners.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Consumer Products Softlines licensing, preferably in apparel and accessories.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with licensing agreements, negotiating deal terms, contract administration, and processes.
• Experience pitching, securing, and managing brand collaborations in fashion.
• Proficiency in creating PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports to reflect business acumen and influence decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously against deadlines.
• Understanding of the licensing landscape.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, forecasting, brand management, product development, marketing, and competitive product and retail landscapes.
• Passion for products and brand management, with successful outbound licensing experience at an entertainment studio, global consumer products company, or licensing agency.

Top Required Skills:

1. Minimum 5 years contract negotiations
2. Minimum 5 years experience forecasting
3. Minimum 5 years experience with new business development

Candidate Requirements:

• Years of Experience Required: 7 years of overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: NO degree is required to be eligible for this role. Bach Degree nice - Experience is a MUST
• Disqualifiers: Candidates with no experience with license management will not be eligible for the role.
• Best vs. Average: Pitch deck building experience, high end fashion collab experience, Health and Beauty experience.
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on how they meet deadlines and quality of work, team feedback.

Compensation Range:

$50-$55/hr

** This pay range is Client-specific for the opening advertised. The identity of the Client will be disclosed if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. **

Benefits

• 75% coverage on employee-only medical and dental plans, with a $0 employee-only medical plan option available.
• Vision - opt-in available
• PTO
• 401k
• Laptop
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D coverage
• Short-term Disability, Accident, Cancer/Critical Illness, Pet insurance - opt in available