Typical Day in the Role
• Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is Support the rapid growth of the Minecraft Consumer Products Business.
• Key projects: This role will contribute to Day-to-day licensee management for Softlines categories in the U.S. and Canada, including apparel, accessories, footwear, and home.
• Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 60% external meetings, 20% collab, 20% working.
Role Responsibilities:
• Support the rapid growth of the Minecraft Consumer Products Business.
• 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.
Candidate Requirements
• Years of Experience Required: 5-7 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.