Job Description

The Director, Licensing in Consumer Products will play a crucial role in helping to lead strategic initiatives for the NFL’s Consumer Products team. The NFL’s Consumer Product team manages the NFL’s portfolio of licensees and is responsible for evaluating new business opportunities and leading strategic initiatives to support the business. The Director, Licensing will help lead these initiatives by facilitating flexible marketing strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and leading cross-departmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio of licensees across NFL’s hardlines product category; facilitate communication, contract compliance and account management
• Communicate with licensees and finance to ensure timely reporting, payment, and forecasting
• Negotiate and execute licensing deals with current and new licensees
• Generate new business ideas and opportunities to grow relationships with current partners
• Work cross-functionally with other NFL departments, Clubs, and Licensees on joint strategic initiatives
• Conduct category reviews and RFP distributions
• Facilitate QC approvals and licensee line reviews, ensuring compliance with Licensees’ contracts and maintenance of quality standards
• Identify opportunities for improved revenues while anticipating potential challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, with a proven track record of success
• Minimum of 10+ years of work experience in licensing and/or consumer products
• Strong understanding of sports licensing categories and business landscape
• Proven management experience
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, with a solid understanding of contracts and licensing
• Ability to influence and drive alignment within the Consumer Products business, across the League and with external partners
• Strong analytical capabilities, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once

Benefits

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