Licensing Manager
Newcastle upon Tyne
Permanent
Competitive Salary
Closing Date 6 October 2024
We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.
About the role
We are looking for a Licensing Manager to manage the Club’s international and digital licensing programme and promote retention through best- in-class service. The post holder will support the Head of Global Licensing with programme development, leading and representing the Club on key workstreams.
You will be responsible for the account management of a portfolio of Newcastle United’s licensees and international agents, building and maintaining strong relationships across key business functions.
In addition to account management, your responsibilities will include business development, product development and management, rights delivery, royalty reporting, debtor management, and business planning, prioritisation and reviews.
Your impact
You will have extensive brand licensing experience, preferably with exposure to a global sports property, along with demonstrable experience managing external relationships with key stakeholders.
You will have significant experience planning, preparing and negotiating license renewals, upsells and commercial agreements with service providers.
You will have advanced technical knowledge of digital licensing, including the monetization models, deal constructions and commercial opportunities for football clubs.
You will be a self-starter, with strong attention to detail and highly organised.
You will be flexible to work across time zones and attend match days to host licensees.
About the team
You will be part of our Retail and Licensing Department, reporting to our Head of Global Licensing.
You will work closely with our Licensing Executive and the wider Retail and Licensing Department, which covers eCommerce, Buying and Merchandising, Retail Marketing and Stores.
Why choose us?
We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.
United As One
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
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For further information on this role and about the club and our values please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.