Licensing Manager (fixed term for maternity cover)

Title: Licensing Manager (fixed term for maternity cover until September 30, 2026)

Reports To: Senior Management

Office: Germany

SALARY RANGE: Competitive/Dependent Upon Experience

Located in Central London and with head offices in LA, we are the largest global independent brand licensing agency. Our clients are multi-national branded enterprises including global top 100 brands. Our vision is to ‘Make licensing a key component of our client’s marketing mix’.

We are seeking a Licensing Manager (maternity cover) to manage our German business unit. Reporting to our Senior Management, you will be responsible for key client management, developing business with existing and new licensees together with relevant contract negotiations.

Working largely with Volkswagen, you will be a talented sales individual with strong relationship building skills with the capability to negotiate partnerships with licensees. You will be instrumental in the development of our clients’ strategic licensing plans.

You will be required to travel to client and licensees’ offices and trade shows both domestic and international, as the need arises.

Job Requirements

· Responsible for developing and implementing Volkswagen’s licensing strategy

· Take personal responsibility for agreed product categories (TBD)

· Manage the day-to-day client relationship

· Responsible for annual budgeting and forecasting

· Manage a Product Development Manager

· Review programme objectives, results and goals regularly with the Global Icons Sales Teams

· Work closely with licensees on product development, retailer presentations and promotions

Global Icons is committed to the development of its staff skill set and will work with the successful individual to ensure a programme is in place.

Skills & Experience

Fluent German & English speaker

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the licensing industry or in a brand development, buying, marketing or a brand management role

Experience in a client-facing role

Understanding of brands

Strong sales experience - Prospecting, pitching, negotiating deals through contract execution

Confident in creating and delivering presentations

Adept at handling financial data

Proactive, ‘can do’ attitude

Decisive

Proven time management and organisational abilities

Creative thinker

Ability to excel in fast-paced environment

Strong team player

Excellent communication skills

Problem solver

Education

· University degree required – a qualification in a related discipline such as business or marketing desirable.

· Language Skills: Fluent English and German

Computer Skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

· Working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator desirable