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Licensing Associate, Toys & Collectibles

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Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a Toys and Collectibles Specialist to support global toys and collectibles initiatives. The ideal candidate has brand/product-management and/or licensing experience with excellent organizational and time-management skills, and a strong sense of commitment to and personal ownership of the responsibilities assigned to them. This position will report to a Senior Licensing Manager.

Responsibilities

• Uphold global strategy in discussions with licensees and potential partners.
• Perform initial research and identification of growth opportunities in assigned categories.
• Compile and review business terms and licensing contracts with category manager.
• Prepare and produce sales material for distributor presentations and industry trade shows.
• Maintain and monitor product-approvals for assigned licensees
• Serve as the primary liaison and manager of day-to-day relationships between Blizzard and assigned licensees.
• Approve and route all assets for product design, planning, and marketing.
• Communicate with satellite Blizzard offices to ensure global representation and support for local merchandise needs.
• Ensure cohesive support for licensed products by working closely with various internal departments such as: marketing, legal, creative development, quality assurance, production, public relations, web, and creative services.
• Review and approve quarterly royalty statements and monitor partner payment compliance.
• Request and submit Purchase Orders for the department.
• Request and manage process for miscellaneous contracts, including professional services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, content use licenses, etc.
• Communicate status update with Licensing Manager on a weekly basis
• Upload data into distributers databases on a seasonal basis.
• Handle company-wide sales / distribution of licensed goods.
• Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Passion for toys and playing computer/video games
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for MMORPGs
• 2+ years of licensing/product-management experience
• Ability to work and thrive in a globally oriented environment
• Ability to work well in a team environment with various internal organizations (such as creative development, marketing, legal, royalty accounting, and international Blizzard teams)
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Intelligence, confidence, discretion, humility, and intellectual curiosity
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Pluses

• Experience in the game industry

International business experience