Manager, Publishing Licensing
Paramount
- New York City, NY
- $75,000-100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.