Licensing Manager, Product Development – Management

Fred Rogers Productions

Licensing Manager managing all aspects of licensed products across brands at Fred Rogers Productions. Collaborating with teams and licensees to drive product development and retail strategy.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing licensed products and brand approvals while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive sales and brand objectives. Proficient in analyzing data to develop effective licensing and retail strategies within the retail landscape.

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5+ Years Experience In LicensingBrand PositioningRetail Environment UnderstandingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Licensing ManagementProduct DevelopmentRetail Strategy DevelopmentSales Performance AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedAttention To DetailAdaptabilityCollaborative Style

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointOnline Product Approval SystemsAmazon

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

MerchandisingRetail DistributionBrand ApprovalsLicensee DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively managing all aspects of licensed products across our brands, licensees, and licensing agents.
Acting as the primary liaison between the licensees and internal teams, responsible for brand approvals.
Assisting in developing licensing and retail strategies by analyzing data and sharing recommendations for new business opportunities.
Collaborating with cross-functional partners to implement strategies that drive sales and brand objectives.
Maintaining a working understanding of the retail landscape and reviewing sales performance for key licensees.
Working directly with licensees and agents to bring new products to life in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.
Guiding the licensee development process to keep projects on track and manage timelines effectively.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in licensing, retail, merchandising, or a related field.
A strong understanding of brand positioning, product development, the retail environment including but not limited to retail distribution.
Highly organized with great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable adapting to change while keeping communication open and clear.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with a collaborative and approachable style.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with online product approval systems and Amazon is a plus.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities