Assistant Licensing Manager

More than the world’s largest men’s accessories company, Randa uses its scale and expertise to create and expand powerful brands, exceptional products and extraordinary shopping experiences. Randa: leading with accessories.

The Assistant Licensing Manager would serve as the liaison between the licensors (brands to be assigned) and our internal teams. The ideal candidate will be a highly-organized, motivated, reliable, results oriented individual with an entrepreneurial spirit.

* Establish relationships with licensors to ensure day to day needs (product, sales, financial, and distribution) are being met * Facilitate communication between internal teams and licensors * Compile information for special projects as requested * Assist with licensor contract compliance * Manage account approvals and weekly selling reports * Analyze all financial submissions to Licensors * Assist with contract negotiations, deal terms and create term sheets * Prepare the deliverables for contract terminations, renegotiations, extensions or renewals * Assist in working with sales and merchandising teams to develop business plans * Assist in seeking cost saving solutions across all brands * Assist in the planning and preparation of brand meetings with licensors * Research new brands, product categories and industries * Assist with trademark and patent searches * Performs additional duties and responsibilities as determined by management

**Minimum Education Required:** * Bachelor's degree in related area * Minimum Experience Required: * 1-2 years in licensing and/or brand management **Skills Required:** * Strong verbal and analytical skills * Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines concurrently * Ability to work under pressure * Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and assist that team to achieve its deadlines including in relation to licensing enforcement * Proficient in Microsoft Office * Superior knowledge & use of Excel - required (assessment test may be required) * Very Strong retail math skills