Sr. Manager, Licensing

POSITION SUMMARY   Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.’s Sr. Manager, Licensing will help lead the strategic direction, growth, and execution of licensing programs for all core gaming IPs across the Americas, as well as select international merchandise initiatives. This role is responsible for supporting the Sr. Director, Licensing in developing and executing licensing related business efforts, ensuring to see through the various licensing operational processes, and making recommendations based on identified opportunities.    The Sr. Manager, Licensing also oversees the approvals team and collaborates with internal and external teams to support product development, marketing initiatives, and retail programs. The position requires strong leadership, account management, new business development, and operational oversight to support ongoing licensing success.   They will also oversee and support the growth of their direct report(s).    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   C ollaborate closely with the Sr. Director, Licensing to  determine  strategic  objectives  and contribute to the overall revenue growth  in alignment with the  IP Licensing departmental goals .   Contribute to   business development  initiatives  by  i dentify ing  opportunities ,  pitch ing  and secur ing  new  business  across licensed product categories, and evaluat ing  the licensee base to make informed recommendations to the Sr. Director, Licensing .   Oversee and  maintain  the licensing  operations  process,  including  developing style guides for each brand ,  collaborating on the creation of promotional materials and licensing  presentations ,  and  building and  maintaining  retail placement grids.   Support managing the  financial processes with licensing, including working with assigned accounts to develop sales strategies  and financial  tracking for  programs,  and ensuring sales forecasts and reports are received from licensees  in a timely manner .     Collaborate with internal departments on  cross-functional matters , from partnering with the accounting team on sales data to  facilitating  contracts with legal and finance teams .     Partner with external stakeholders, which includes managing relationships with licensees and  coordinatin g with licensors on the entire product  process, and  supervising existing partners to ensure active development and meeting timelines and compliance .   Responsible for overseeing the  logistics  of trade shows and events  ( such as Licensing Expo and Toy Fair ) ,  which includes  supporting the  planning and attendance  of the events.    Develop and execute key retail  and licensing  strategies and tactics that will help drive product placement, marketing,  engagement  and sales in line with overall  c onsumer  p roduct goals .   Maintain deep  expertise  and stay attuned to current and emerging market trends through ongoing research and analysis.   Oversee the effectiveness, growth, and development of direct report(s).   Perform other duties as assigned.    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   Bachelor’s degree  or equivalent  experience.    7+ years of experience in licensing business in an international setup preferably in the video game, animation entertainment, or licensing industry   2+ years of people management experience   Strong budget-management skills   Extensive knowledge of licensing business (business terms, licensee relations, approval process, product categories,  etc )   High level  of organization and the ability to work autonomously   Passionate about Japanese animation and games, licensed products, and entertainment   WORK ENVIRONMENT   In this position, the work environment will necessitate frequent periods of sitting and engaging in computer-related tasks. There will be requirements to stand and/or walk, and this role requires the ability to lift, carry, squat, kneel, bend, or climb at least 10 pounds. Travel will be a requirement of the role. Travel will be a requirement of the role and will be up to 25% of the role for traveling to trade and industry related shows.          The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.   Salary Range: $117,00.00 annual - $155,000.00 annual Actual base salary will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is providing the following notice regarding the Personal Information we collect and use in the context of this job application:  https://www.bandainamcoent.com/legal/bnea-privacy-ccpanotice About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and