Licensing Manager

• Manage global licensing programs for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Mopar trademarks

• Primarily replica and gaming categories

• Drive royalty revenue through the production and sale of branded consumer products

• Sales forecasting and budget responsibility

• Partner with agencies to develop strategies identifying opportunities to expand global footprint

• Work with brand teams to develop products in support of vehicle product actions

• Collaborate with brand marketing, product planning, and design to support future brand initiatives

• Develop and expand brand partnerships through licensing and merchandise activations

• Pitch proposals into brand leadership for approval, based on best-in-class quality and most favorable commercial terms

• Build relationships with key licensees to bring licensed products to the retail market

• Govern internal compliance and approval process for licensing agreements through cross-functional partners including Operations, Finance and Legal

• Maintain tracking on various steps through the licensing deal memo and agreement execution process for all deals

• Own the brand protection program managing the defense against counterfeit products globally

• Review and approve licensee projects from concept through launch including product development, packaging, and marketing assets

• Ongoing benchmarking and trend analysis to ensure in-market relevance

• Ad-hoc requests as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or Business Administration

• Minimum 5 years of business or brand marketing experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Power point presentation proficiency

• Ability to work well with a team and agencies

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

• Familiarity with database management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automotive experience

• Replica, toy, or gaming knowledge

• Previous licensing experience