Licensing Associate (External Agency Staff)
The National Football LeagueSummary
The Licensing Associate plays a pivotal role in managing and overseeing the licensing operations for licensees within the NFL. This position involves handling all aspects of licensee onboarding, management, and coordination of premium activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across various teams and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Oversee a portfolio of 50+ premium Licensees and serve as the primary point of contact
- Review and provide feedback on licensee artwork submissions to ensure compliance with brand standards
- Work with Consumer Products team to negotiate, draft and execute new licenses and renewal contracts
- Liaise with NFL Clubs and sponsors regarding promotional product inquiries, providing guidance and conducting presentations as necessary
- Develop and distribute updated NFL Premium Guidelines and Licensee Lists to Licensees, NFL Clubs, and sponsor contacts
- Create and manage giveaway procedures for NFL tentpole events (Super Bowl, Pro Bowl Games, Draft, Combine, etc.)
- Facilitate retailer classification within royalty reporting system and communicate with licensees to ensure timely submissions
- Assist with additional projects within the Consumer Products department as needed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-2 years of experience
- Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Excellent communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders at all levels
- Capacity for creative and strategic thinking to contribute innovative ideas
- Self-starter who can work independently and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Strong team player with collaborative cross-functional skills
- Experience thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Proficiency in delivering clear and compelling written and oral presentations
- Strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges proactively
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Self-motivated, analytical thinker who enjoys working collaboratively
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Benefits Information
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At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
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WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset