What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing Coordinator position at The Bradford Exchange?
Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for the last 50 years! Our global organization consists of 8 business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, collectible coins, home decor to holiday and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.
How you will contribute:
- Manage and guide licensed-product development and marketing materials (digital and print) through all stages of licensor approval process.
- Provide concise written interpretation of Licensor feedback on all submissions in a timely and efficient manner ensuring feedback is understood by internal parties (Product Development, Marketing, and Advertising Design)
- Aggressively follow up and work with Licensor partners to secure approvals and feedback on all outstanding submissions.
- Understand, communicate, and effectively distribute Licensor brand standards and creative updates to internal parties, ensuring all are compliant with key contractual obligations.
- Maintain up to date submission status reports.
- Monitor pop-culture licensed consumer products industry trends and apply to Bradford’s product categories and promotions.
- Utilize excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, acting as an ambassador for the Bradford Exchange business
- Execute the fulfillment of monthly contractual sample obligations, coordinating internal DC systems.
- Support the Licensing team helping with research projects, presentation preparation, art review and other duties as assigned.
Communicate the requirements of each licensor to the applicable departments – marketing, advertising and development. Work with licensors and internal groups to ensure appropriate usage and understanding of trademarks, designs, and legal terms.
Internet research; investigating art sources and gathering materials for review by internal groups.
Update products database; maintain and update reports, prepare presentations
What you will bring and skills that excite us:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Licensing and/or Legal, Marketing, Research, or Administrative environment
- Strong Written Communication and Solid Presentation Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all levels of individuals (internally and externally)
- Remain highly organized and prioritize tasks to meet development and promotional deadlines
- Strong ability to interpret and summarize feedback/information concisely
- Possess a keen eye for detail both in physical review of product and proofreading print advertisements
- Proficiency with Microsoft – particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Must be able to prepare spreadsheets and presentations in a timely manner
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite – particularly Photoshop and Illustrator. Must be able to navigate Licensor digital asset files
- Must be a self-starter/independent worker and HIGHLY motivated
- Ability to work with multi-functional team
- Well-developed time management skills with the ability to effectively manage, follow up and prioritize multiple projects in a fast paced and intense environment
- Experience in hardgoods, toy, giftware, collectibles industry preferred; direct response/e-commerce helpful
- Strong personal interest in Pop Culture and Sports Brands
- Exposure to legal or licensing industry helpful
Bradford at a glance:
- Our scale: We have over 400 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide, and have over 32 million customers served.
- Compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
- We own the company: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
- Professional Development: There is always room to learn! We offer a Professional Development Program, a Mentor Program, and LinkedIn Learning to our teams as well as additional hands-on training and development. Our teams utilize a continuous performance management and development structure for feedback. We meet quarterly to focus on the future!
- Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our “next big idea,” among diverse and inclusive teams.
- Flexibility and wellness: Whether it’s offering hybrid environment (onsite/remote) for our corporate staff, to a generous, front-loaded PTO and holiday package to all staff and corporate wellness initiatives such as an annual health fair and an onsite fitness center, we are committed to our team members well-being. New hires start with 16 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
- Perks and more: We have a Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, and Toastmaster’s memberships, a Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more!
Compensation:
- 51,000 - 63,000
The Bradford Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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