Licensing Manager
Launched in 2014 by former philosophy professor David Barnett, PopSockets is a global digital-lifestyle company that sells empowering, fun, and expressive products that improve people’s digital lives. PopSockets has sold over 245 million of its iconic phone grips in 75 countries and now has an expanding ecosystem of related products, including phone cases, wallets, mounts, batteries, and chargers.
Our mission is to build an eternal positivity machine--an enduring global brand that makes a growing positive impact on the world. Impact initiatives to date include Climate Neutral certification in 2022, our Poptivism platform and ChangeUp partnership, which have resulted in over $4 million in donations to over 400 non-profits, low-friction recycling programs with TerraCycle, use of 99% recyclable and FSC certified packaging, Fair Labor Association accreditation, and adoption of an animal-free policy with respect to products and corporate sponsored meals.
In 2021, PopSockets was honored as one of Fast Company’s World's Most Innovative Companies.
The Role:
The Licensing Manager is responsible for overseeing, managing, and ensuring compliance with all existing licensing agreements at PopSockets. This role involves working closely with design, legal, and other relevant departments to guarantee that all terms and conditions outlined in the agreements are adhered to and that PopSockets remains compliant with licensing requirements.
- Manage portfolio of license contracts and ensure compliance within each contract including but not limited to – contract review, internal set up, renewal timelines, payment scheduling, manufacturer compliance, global rights management, royalty reporting support etc.
- Develop tracking tools related to finance, legal, compliancy, licensees to update client and senior management on overall state of the business
- Track performance metrics and support in license forecasting
- Support the development of new partnerships and initiatives to drive the success of the licensing programHelp develop licensing and sales presentations
- Assist product development, marketing, and oversee licensing approvals
- Manage 1 direct report with opportunity to grow the team as the business grows
- Help manage and strengthen relationships with Licensees as well coordination of other licensing activity
- Monitor industry trends and apply to the licensing programRemain highly organized and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Act as an ambassador for PopSockets brand
- 3-5 years of experience in a licensing and/or brand partnerships management position
- An in-depth understanding of the licensing industry landscape
- Highly organized and possess the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Self-starter and adaptable with the ability to stay focused despite changing conditions and workload
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure work quality
- Identify and resolve problems in a timely and thoughtful manner
- Utilize excellent interpersonal and negotiation skillsProcess oriented with strong attention to detail
- Strong analytic skills and experience interpreting quantitative and qualitative data and research
PopSockets is dedicated to the practice of equal opportunity employment. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, color, creed, ancestry, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s work performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive, unsafe or otherwise non-welcoming work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers; and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc.
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Are you an experienced Licensing Manager looking to take your career to new heights with a company that champions creativity and positivity? Look no further than PopSockets! Launched in 2014, PopSockets has made its mark as a global digital lifestyle brand that sells fun and empowering products aimed at enhancing people's digital lives. As a Licensing Manager at PopSockets, you'll play a crucial role in overseeing and managing our licensing agreements, ensuring everything runs smoothly, from contract reviews to compliance with unyielding standards. You'll get the chance to collaborate extensively with various teams, such as design, legal, and marketing, ensuring our partnerships thrive! With a strong focus on metrics, you will develop essential tracking tools that keep our licensing program on track. You will also manage a direct report, enhancing your leadership skills while promoting the PopSockets mission with pride. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have 3-5 years of relevant experience, PopSockets could be the perfect fit for you! With a competitive salary of $110,000 to $125,000 and bonus potential, you will be an integral part of a team dedicated to creating a positive impact in the world. Come join us in building an eternal positivity machine!
Our mission is inject a little bit more fun into the world while enabling our customers to take advantage of the popularity of our products to support philanthropic causes, both large and small.
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