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About the Role
Peanuts Worldwide, LLC is seeking a Licensing Manager, Softlines to manage and grow assigned domestic softlines categories. This role will own licensee relationships and category performance, identify and secure new business opportunities, lead deal negotiations, and partner cross-functionally to deliver commercially successful products.
Responsibilities
- Manage Peanuts licensees in sleepwear, health, and beauty aids categories.
- Develop and execute growth plans for assigned categories, identifying, pitching, evaluating, and securing new licensees.
- Manage day-to-day business for assigned categories, including financial performance, contract management, category analysis, product development, and retail placement.
- Oversee contract negotiations for new deals, amendments, and renewals.
- Maintain market knowledge of assigned categories, competitive activity, consumer trends, and the retail landscape.
- Partner with the VP, Global Softlines to shape and implement category strategies.
- Monitor licensee performance against contractual obligations, sales targets, and quality standards.
- Domestic travel is required.
- Honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct are material requirements.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive experience in the licensing industry, including ownership of sales and/or brand management responsibilities and demonstrated accountability for business results.
- Demonstrated success pitching properties, securing new business, negotiating complex deal points, and independently managing licensee relationships.
- Proven track record of building and establishing strong relationships and industry contacts across softlines categories.
- Proficient in MS Office programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Motivated self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative, creativity, and excellent work ethic.
- Flexible team player with a positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to think strategically.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of administrative organization.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Problem solver that acts decisively and demonstrates good judgment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment with multiple projects.
- Must be authorized to work in the US without restrictions.
Skills
- Character or entertainment licensing experience preferred.
- Established retail relationships are a plus.
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 7+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000 to $100,000
- 10% annual bonus target
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents.
- Access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits.
- Fertility benefits, including surrogacy and adoption assistance programs.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees and their families.
- Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Short-term & long-term disability plans.
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave.
- 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting.
- Education assistance and student loan programs.
- Flexible Work Arrangements, including hybrid work schedule.
- Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays, and a winter break.
- Referral bonuses.
- Matching gift program.
- Employee business resource groups (EBRGs).
- Special discounts on Sony products.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
About the Company
- Peanuts Worldwide, LLC is 80% owned by the Sony Group, and 20% owned by the family of Charles M. Schulz.
- The characters of Peanuts were first introduced in 1950.
- Peanuts is celebrated through shows, consumer products, amusement park attractions, cultural events, social media, and comic strips.
- Peanuts recently celebrated its 75th Anniversary.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
- Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.
- We never request personal identifying information (such as Social Security numbers, bank details, or copies of identification documents) during the initial stages of our application process.