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Licensing Manager

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Company Description

Location: Taipei

Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.

Overview

WildBrain CPLG is a world-leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agency with 20 offices worldwide. Since 1972 we have been providing our partners with dedicated licensing and marketing professionals and fully integrated retail, creative & product development, legal and accounting services.  

We are looking to add to our talented team of innovators that can help us manage some of the most profitable and enduring brands in the world! We believe that our partnerships are about clarity, openness, and trust, and we are widely known for our straightforward approach.

About the role

WildBrain CPLG, Taiwan is looking for a Licensing Manager to join our team! Working across our hardlines categories and reporting to the Commercial Director, you will plan, develop and implement commercial strategies based on your company targets and objectives by supporting and accelerating growth with current and potential clients. Sales Managers are expected to add value to the company by demonstrating exceptional sales abilities along with creating an environment of integrity, commitment, and trust.

Job Description

Secure new licensees in designated categories tied to specific revenue goals and annual growth for the domestic business
Manage day-to-day business including all aspects of category management financials, contracts (new deals, amendments, and renewals), account management and relationship building, product strategy, category and market analysis, trend forecasting, and data for retail placement
Oversee new contract negotiations ensuring terms meet the company requirements and overall business objectives.
Support the brand management on establishing cross-promotional retail activities to ensure strong retail distribution for your licensees.
Work across multiple brands, building trusted relationships with our licensing partners, licensors as well as all other stakeholders.
Drive and be part of an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit within the office. Teamwork with product development, finance, legal, and brand & retail team.
Continuously strive to identify and secure new licensees that have not worked with CPLG.
Feedback on the progress and outcome of the commercial efforts and supervising contract realization

Qualifications

Significant demonstrable experience in sales and/or brand management. Direct licensing experience highly desirable.
Experience with pitching properties, securing, and negotiating deal points and managing licensees; preferably in the character or entertainment industry
Outstanding interpersonal and networking skills.
A keen eye for detail, hands-on approach with a strategic vision.
An innovative and creative manager/salesperson.
Entrepreneurial spirit and can communicate at all levels.
University education is preferred.
Good verbal and written skills in English preferred.
Flexible team player with the ability to work collaboratively across the company
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, excel, PowerPoint etc.)

Additional Information

What We Offer

Working at WildBrain is more than a job — it’s the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful, and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality. We offer competitive benefits, and we invest in our people and their future.

Our Commitment 

Diversity and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.

We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to please still consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.

About WildBrain – a parent company of WildBrain CPLG:

At WildBrain we make great content for kids and families. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library – one of the world’s most extensive – we are home to such brands as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test and Degrassi. Our shows are seen in more than 150 countries on over 500 telecasters and streaming platforms. WildBrain’s portfolio spans all areas of the entertainment industry: WildBrain Studios, where we develop and produce hit animated and live actions series; WildBrain Television, which is composed of prominent kids’ television channels in Canada (Family Channel, Family CHRGD, Family Jr. and Télémagino); home to Peanuts Worldwide; brand management to some of the world’s most-loved kids brands; celebrated global licensing and distribution teams with WildBrain CPLG, and a leading children’s YouTube network in WildBrain Spark, one of the largest networks of kids’ channels on YouTube, with over 168 million subscribers.

WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit wildbrain.com to learn more!

About WildBrain:  a parent company of Wildbrain CPLG

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° IP management, we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands with kids and families around the world. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library—one of the world’s most extensive—we are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi. WildBrain’s mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans both young and young at heart. 

Our studios produce such award-winning series as The Snoopy Show; Snoopy in Space; Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City; Sonic Prime; Chip and Potato; Teletubbies Let's Go! and many more. Enjoyed in more than 150 countries on over 500 platforms, our content is everywhere kids and families view entertainment, including YouTube, where our network has garnered over 1 trillion minutes of watch time. Our television group owns and operates some of Canada’s most-viewed family entertainment channels. WildBrain CPLG, our leading consumer-products and location-based entertainment agency, represents our owned and partner properties in every major territory worldwide.  

WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com. 

About WildBrain:  a parent company of Wildbrain CPLG

WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com. 

What You Should Know About Licensing Manager, WildBrain

Are you a creative and driven professional looking for an exciting opportunity? WildBrain CPLG, a global leader in entertainment and brand licensing based in Taipei, is searching for a Licensing Manager to join our dynamic team! In this role, you will play a pivotal part in securing new licensees across various product categories, aligning your strategies with our company's ambitious growth objectives. You’ll work closely with the Commercial Director, managing day-to-day operations, including financials, contract negotiations, and deep market analysis. Your ability to establish strong relationships with licensing partners and stakeholders will be key to driving successful commercial strategies. We value integrity and teamwork, and our ideal Licensing Manager communicates effortlessly across all levels of the organization, inspiring an entrepreneurial spirit within our office. We’re looking for someone with significant experience in sales or brand management, preferably within the character or entertainment industry. If you're detail-oriented, innovative, and possess outstanding interpersonal skills along with a passion for licensing, WildBrain CPLG is the place for you. Join us in our mission of delivering exceptional content and innovative licensing solutions, and let’s create something amazing together!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Licensing Manager Role at WildBrain

What are the key responsibilities of a Licensing Manager at WildBrain CPLG?

As a Licensing Manager at WildBrain CPLG, your main responsibilities will include securing new licensees to meet revenue goals, managing day-to-day operations of category management and financials, overseeing contract negotiations and ensuring compliance with company objectives, and establishing robust relationships with licensing partners. You will work collaboratively with various teams to support brand management and drive innovative retail strategies.