Do you love Pop Culture? Are you organized, passionate, and detail-oriented? Then we invite you to join our Licensing Team here at Hot Topic. Hot Topic is looking for a Licensing Assistant Manager to support the in-house licensed business. This role should have a strong knowledge of licensing, solid project management skills, and excellent communication abilities as they will be the liaison between internal teams and external licensing partners.
This role operates on a hybrid schedule and will require to work from our HQ located in the City of Industry, CA three days a week.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Drive business forward by finding incremental opportunities and manage existing partners with the goal of meeting or exceeding pre-determined revenue targets and growth objectives
- Negotiate with external partners and work with internal partners (legal, sales, marketing) to execute agreements, programs, and audits as needed. This person must be a creative and strategic thinker with excellent communication skills
- Assist in defining and executing the business strategy while serving as the main contact for key licensors and working closely to communicate and resolve issues as they arise
- Oversee all stages of the licensed product approval process for designated properties and ensure product is approved in a timely and efficient manner
- Provide sales forecasts as requested, proactively track compliance, and adhere to all contractual requirements
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- May occasionally travel offsite to meetings.
- This role may have a direct report. This role will oversee 4 - 5 major partners and up to 30 smaller partners. Depending on the size of the business, this requirement may change. Assistant manager BD will oversee the entire business of these partners from top to bottom - from ensuring the product lands in market on time to negotiating contracts from start to finish - and maintaining the relationship after the agreement is complete
- Research and understand the competitive landscape. Understand market trends, consumer trends, retailer and industry needs
- Pitch new companies to develop consumer products programs in connection with content, games and marketing events
- Provide business insights including financial analysis, preparing presentations and other projects
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of relevant experience
- Strong attention to detail with organizational and project management skills
- Analytical/strategic thinker
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Proven communication skills; must be articulate and professional both in written and verbal forms
- Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment
- Regularly required to sit, stand
- Occasionally will lift/move up to 20 pounds
- Licensing understanding required
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
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What We Do
At Hot Topic Inc. we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans through our 3 brands: Hot Topic, BoxLunch & Her Universe.
Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers. We are a leading retailer of officially licensed pop-culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts. We give back to our communities through our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock, just to name a few.
Launched in 2015, BoxLunch is a specialty retailer committed to offering the best in official licensed merchandise and making a difference in the community. Our goal since day one is to impact lives by bringing fandom and philanthropy together - that dream became a reality by teaming up with Feeding America®! For every $10 spent, BoxLunch provides a meal to someone in need by contributing directly to local food banks. It’s in our DNA - we focus on what matters. We have a thriving e-commerce online store and 150+ specialty shops – and we’ve given over 100 million meals to those in need across the U.S. The best part? We’re just getting started.
Hot Topic Inc.’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do!
When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join gifted individuals who are passionate about creating the best retail experience, best product, and a fierce connection to our brand. With talent from diverse backgrounds, we’ve assembled a group of highly motivated and driven individuals to achieve this common goal. Work doesn't have to feel like work here at Hot Topic Inc!
Why Work With Us
It's the perfect place for creative, technical, and logical minds to combine. Everyone is passionate and motivated here, it's contagious.
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