CLC is the nation’s leading collegiate trademark licensing company with a mission to elevate college brands through insight and innovation. The company is uniquely positioned to deliver consumer connections and brand visibility for institutions through data-based, customized brand protection, brand management, and brand marketing solutions that include impactful licensed merchandise systems and strategies and innovative marketing platforms to navigate the ever-evolving consumer and retail marketplace.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, CLC’s people-friendly culture is a hallmark of the company’s style and approach to business and is rooted in values demonstrating intentional and active care for other people. The company and its employees strive each day to live by the company's values to Serve Others, Build Trust, Lead Well, Innovate Often, Be Passionate. Founded in 1981, CLC is a part of Learfield, the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics.
Hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Lead SBM program (Apparel and Non-Apparel Categories) initiation and renewals
- Lead senior-level communication with licensing directors
- Provide quarterly overview to Partnerships and CLC Leadership Team
- Lead monthly ADL review calls with PAM licensee partners
- Analyze CLC Insights data and provide reports to internal and external stakeholders
- Work collaboratively SBM Apparel and Non-Apparel leadership, Marketing, Licensees, and Partner Institutions
- Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of SBM deal creation and contract process
- Provide oversight of biannual shortfall invoicing for all impacted licensees
- Identify issues and create and lead potential solutions for systems improvements to increase productivity and efficiency of all who utilize the systems
- Lead negotiations with licensees and institutions
- Generate and verify quarterly PAM and ADL sales reports to ensure accuracy prior to distributing to respective PAM partners
- Develop and provide primary apparel model year-in-review report and recap reviews with institution and PAM partners
- Participate in presenting SBM program renewal reports to the licensing director
- Understand strategic plans and annual marketing plans of partner institutions and provide insight on how licensee partners can be of value in achieving the objective
- Work with the Legal Department on any SBM addenda and contracts
Requirements:
- 12+ years of licensing industry experience (sports licensing, licensee, retail buying and/or marketing)
- Bachelors Degree
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong management skills leading a team of 2 or more
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Ability to multi-task
Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
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