Fanatics

Director, Licensing

Fanatics

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and mentor a team of client managers, fostering professional development and ensuring exceptional service delivery
  • Serve as primary strategic contact for select high-profile clients, building trusted relationships with senior executives
  • Develop and execute comprehensive strategic plans for each client, including growth strategies and category expansion
  • Drive revenue optimization by identifying new opportunities, improving deal terms, and maximizing royalty compliance
  • Lead quarterly and annual business reviews with clients, presenting performance metrics and strategic recommendations
  • Oversee major contract negotiations for licensing agreements, renewals, and amendments
  • Partner with business development to ensure new deals align with client objectives and brand standards
  • Develop and implement client management best practices across FLM while allowing for customization
  • Manage P&L responsibility for assigned accounts, including revenue forecasting and resource allocation
  • Represent FLM and clients at major industry events as a thought leader in sports licensing
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders across client organizations including C-suite executives
  • Drive innovation in licensing strategies, exploring new categories, channels, and partnership models

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in sports licensing or brand management
  • Minimum 5 years of people management experience with proven team leadership
  • Track record of managing major client relationships and driving significant revenue growth
  • Deep understanding of sports licensing ecosystem including leagues, teams, and collegiate athletics
  • Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence C-level executives
  • Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience
  • Strategic thinking balanced with operational execution capabilities
  • Expert negotiation skills with complex, high-value deal experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
  • Ability to travel
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
P&L managementrevenue forecastingstrategic planningnegotiationclient managementbusiness developmentperformance metricsroyalty compliancecategory expansiondeal terms
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkinginfluencingrelationship buildingteam managementinnovationmentoringproblem-solvingoperational execution
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