Job Description

A unique opportunity to join a friendly, vibrant team at an independent production and brand licensing company, which specialises in family entertainment and manages a portfolio of much-loved children\xe2\x80\x99s brands. The company is focussed on delivering high quality imaginative films and products which delight children and family audiences and deliver value. They directly manage production, licensing, global distribution and marketing. The Licensing Assistant is a newly created role due to expansion, and this person will join the team at an exciting time building up to the launch of their new TV series. It\xe2\x80\x99s a great development opportunity for someone with an interest in both the commercial and product development aspects of brand licensing. So, what will you be doing following your induction?

• The Licensing Assistant will report directly to the UK Licensing Manager, and will support the team across commercial licensing, brand partnerships and retail activity.
• Tasks will include: organising team diaries; managing licensee status sheets; producing brand presentations; assisting with new deal term sheets and paperwork; managing the contract management database Mediabox, ensuring it is accurate and up to date, and filing all documentation as instructed
• and being the go-to person for the day to day organisational support for the team.
• Participating in team meetings, along with licensee and retailer meetings, both internally and externally. As the role evolves there will be opportunity to take on the responsibility of being a key point person for licensees commercial discussions and ongoing account management.
• Ensuring licensees, agents, brand owners and retailers receive up to date info, sales material, status reports and other relevant assets on a regular basis
• Attending key tradeshows and assisting with preparations and management of the company\'s stand for shows such as Brand Licensing Europe.

What would we like you to bring?

• This will suit someone with an interest in brand extension with education / work experience in either marketing, licensing, sales, retail buying or branding.
• Interested in developing commercial licensing experience.
• Someone who will thrive on keeping a busy team running, facilitating a smooth schedule of meetings, events, correspondence and paperwork.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fluid environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities, sharing learnings and information with the team.
• Ideally good knowledge of children\xe2\x80\x99s entertainment characters and brands, or a passion for children\xe2\x80\x99s stories and films.
• Confident meeting new people and presenting ideas, building positive relationships both internally and externally.

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you to build your career in brand licensing, and you have relevant experience to bring to the role, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you. We\'re passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. Please get in touch with Rachel Steele at Huddle through the link below. Job Type: Full-time Salary: From \xc2\xa326,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London