Licensing Associate

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role• Assists FHB Team in management of category initiatives, revenue plan, and execution• Supports FHB Team in preparation of quarterly forecasts, accruals, and annual budgets by generating forecast templates, making the initial outreach to licensees, following up on data collection, analyzing and making recommendations• Collaborates with FHB Team, Licensees, and WBCP Legal by creating, submitting, and tracking merchandise contracts; initiates non-disclosure agreements and import authorization or customs letters for Licensees• Tracks product sell-in, launches, and performance• Facilitates the process for products to be featured on Client social media posts• Keeps WBCP internal systems and stakeholders up to date with Licensee contacts and product launch timelines; work with the respective teams to update and edit event attendee lists• Develops timely category updates and communicates information to broad internal and external audiences on behalf of the team• Maintains sample inventory and manages internal sample requests• Works with Product Development, Marketing, Publicity to kick off collaborations and project manage through launch• Assists in conducting white space analysis, researching potential partners, brainstorming new business opportunities; develop skills to wholistically manage subcategories• Leads the organization of shared files and tools on behalf of the team (Sharepoint, Airtable, Box)• Assists and coordinates the preparation of presentation materials for external and internal presentations• Identifies and applies competitive and industry key learnings and trendsMust Have Skills / Requirements1) Well-organized with effective and proven planning and follow-through skillsa. 0-1 years of experience.2) Ability to take direction and assist team in executing strategic and operational plana. 0-1 years of experience.3) Curious, self-starter, optimistic and dependablea. 0-1 years of experience.Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements1) Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field preferred2) 2+ years of work experience in Licensing industry, a licensor, vendor, retailer or entertainment environment preferredSoft Skills:1) Basic licensing industry knowledge with intellectual curiosity2) Ability to take direction and assist team in executing strategic and operational plan3) Basic understanding of financial forecasts and budgets4) Strong collaboration and partnership skills5) Proven ability to communicate effectively and tactfully cross-functionally with people on all levels, in person, in written communication, via phone, via video conference, etc.6) Strong organizational/leadership and planning skills required7) Ability to create pitch/presentations8) Ability to work in a team environment with changing priorities; possess flexibility and adaptability skills in addition to strong project management9) Exceptional time management and prioritization skills with ability to multi-task with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy10) Well-organized with effective and proven planning and follow-through skills11) Ability to work well under time pressure and time constraints12) Curious, self-starter, optimistic and dependableTechnology Requirements:1) Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPointEducation / Certifications1) Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification