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Merchandise Licensing Specialist

Rooster Teeth is looking for a Merchandise Licensing Specialist to support our team! This role will be responsible for managing all inbound licensing partnerships and collaborations with external brand partners. Your responsibilities will include identifying and establishing relationships with potential partners and IP, overseeing the product lines for these partners, tracking and managing approvals for all product and marketing with these partners, and ensuring forecasts are sent and royalties are tracked and paid. This role will expand our product offerings and reach through relevant and exciting partnerships and product, and ultimately drive new business and customers to the Rooster Teeth Store.

The ideal candidate will be organized and be an expert in communication. You have experience in the worlds of licensing and retail, and understand the product development lifecycle.

*In this climate of constant change, candidates must be able to work and telecommunicate from home, as well as be able to work onsite if/when that becomes an option.*

Responsibilities:

• Identify new IP and brands to expand our product assortment
• Establish and manage relationships with potential and existing partners
• Oversee the product lines created for all partners, and ensure they meet any partner requirements and expectations
• Track and manage approvals for all product and marketing related to partners
• Track and manage forecasts for all partners
• Work closely with the planning and merchandising team to ensure forecasts are accurate and updated regularly
• Track and manage payments and royalties for all partners
• Work closely with the marketing and eCommerce teams to ensure products are launched and marketed to partner standards and needs

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years experience in licensing
• Merchandising or product development experience a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills a must
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute and deliver on time

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Use What You Need paid time off
• 401(k) with a company match
• Catered meal on Mondays
• Opportunity for career growth
• Flexible dress code
• Kitchen stocked with snacks
• Pet Friendly