Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Licensing Manager

Irvine, California

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$110kDetected 30 days ago

Brand StrategyAccount ManagementNegotiationResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingAdaptability

About the role

The Licensing Manager at Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is responsible for executing the overall licensing brand strategy for all core gaming IPs for The Americas territories and any potential international merchandise licensing programs.
Join us at our new campus in Irvine, California where a hybrid work schedule will be observed.
Analyze existing licensee businesses via sales comparisons, forecasts, and competitive analysis on a quarterly basis and communicate insights to department leadership.

Manage licensee deals through their full lifecycle, ensuring contractual compliance, launch execution, and ongoing commercial performance
Collaborate closely with Licensing department leadership to support the determination of strategic objectives and contribute to the overall revenue growth of the IP Licensing departmental goals.
Maintain a pulse on current and emerging patterns and trends in the video game industry, possessing deep knowledge of modern gaming, retailer insight, sales lifecycles, line planning, trends and play patterns, identifying new business opportunities.
Support sales planning and financial alignment by consolidating projections and validating quarterly results with licensee partners.
Develop style guides for each brand by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders such as the Creative Services team and master licensors.
Collaborate, with the eCommerce team to develop a linear promotional strategy for Bandai Namco stores and other major eCommerce retailers to support and grow business.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Business Administration, Communication, or related
5+ years of experience in licensing or related industry experience
Strong proficiency in reviewing licensing contracts and fluency in negotiating key business terms
Demonstrated knowledge of the video game industry
Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 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.
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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.

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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 publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California.
More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.
Creativity is at the heart of all we do, and our talented team works collaboratively to deliver unparalleled levels of insights to inform strategy and strengthen our outcomes.

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