Manager, Publishing Licensing

This is a Full Time Job

Overview

We are looking for a Manager, Publishing Licensing to handle existing licensed partnerships with publishers to ensure the successful development, launch of product, and retail maximization for all Paramount Franchises. They will develop quarterly revenue estimates and budgets. On top of that they will, negotiate and implement deals with new or renewing licensees. The ideal candidate will manage and improve our existing account base, analyze retail placement, and identify new opportunities for growth either via new product categories or distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, information, and materials for licensees to improve development of new products and continued retail expansion of existing products.
• Lead all aspects of contractual process and rights, assist with forecasting, develop and facilitate quarterly business updates, conduct bi-weekly meetings with all licensees, provide ongoing updates both internally and externally.
• Assist with forecast analysis by quarter and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Work closely with the following departments: CP LOBs, Franchise, Press, Global Creative Group, Finance, Operations, Standards, and Legal to ensure the best possible support for all franchises.
• Work closely with Retail Development teams to ensure licensees are up to date on all major retail initiatives and are actively pitching products for all key seasons throughout the year.
• Identify potential licensing opportunities by conducting market research, competitor analysis and staying abreast of industry trends.
• Assist in new business pitch presentations.
• Assist with development of plans and strategies to grow business and yearly revenue by managing existing partnerships and outreach to secure new business.
• Analyze and negotiate new business deals and seek opportunities for growth across new product categories and retailers.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years in a publishing or licensing marketing or sales role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proven track record in achieving/exceeding goals and objectives.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of U.S. retail landscape preferred. Global experience a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and solid time management skills and organization.
• Proficiency in navigating operational plans and processes.
• Leader as well as a great teammate that is willing to collaborate.
• Contributes to complex projects and develops solutions.
• Able to manage diverse projects and assignments.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $75,000.00 - 100,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

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