Manager, Licensing

Who We Are:

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

• Identification and recommendation of new licensees and product categories to support strategic growth and brand strategies
• Identify and evaluate new programs that can be developed into licensing opportunities.
• Develop a deep understanding of licensees & product categories
• Coordinate licensing activities to include approval of licensee submissions for all apparel, toy, home, health & beauty and food/beverage categories products globally, royalty reporting/tracking, financial reports, licensee database, new licensee orientation, and communications.
• Provide product & licensing support to IMG commercial sales team.
• Assist all properties/licensees with special projects and promotions.
• Carry out departmental goals and objectives
• Maintain various database and spreadsheet files including licensee contact information, marketing deliverables, and contractual commitments
• Provide general administrative support functions
• Independently draft responses to general correspondence
• Create and/or update sales presentation materials using Power Point and other applicable programs.
  
  

You Have These:

• At least 2 years’ experience in business development, brand management, and/or licensing program management.
• Planning/Organizing: the individual uses time efficiently and has the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Quality Control: the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability: the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Computer Proficiency: the individual must have excellent computer skills and be able to learn new software as needed.
• Dependability: the individual is consistently at work on time, follows instructions, respond to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Cooperation: the individual works well with others and is willing to assist where needed; team player.
• Self–Starter: the individual has the ability to stay focused despite changing conditions and workload.
• Attention to Detail: the individual accomplishes tasks thoroughly and efficiently and has strong organizational skills.
• Communication: the individual has the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively (verbally and in writing), and ability to converse effectively with staff, client institutions and licensees.
• Problem Solving: the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skilfully, and maintains confidentiality.
• Interpersonal Skills: the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Demonstrable knowledge of licensing agreements’ structures and applications – understanding of financial and brand impact across royalty structures, intellectual property rights, territories, etc.
• Strong relationships with relevant partners and licensees
  
  

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:

$60,406 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$80,000 annually