Licensing Manager

Best known for global icon Hello Kitty, Sanrio has created and licensed well over 400 characters throughout the past 65 years. It is indeed not only home to superstar Hello Kitty, but a global brand concentrating on marketing classic characters like My Melody, Kerokerokeroppi, Bad Badtz-Maru, Little Twin Stars, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Gudetama and Aggretsuko as well as the British icons Mr. Men Little Miss. Sanrio today joins forces with the most respected companies in fashion, streetwear, cosmetics, hi-tech and toys. Its business extends into the entertainment industry and includes the operation of several theme parks. Sanrio boasts an extensive product lineup, which is available in over 130 countries around the world. Our Sanrio GmbH business coordinates the development of licensing throughout Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, India and Oceania and worldwide for Mr. Men Little Miss. Sanrio GmbH and Mr. Men Little Miss are subsidiaries of Sanrio Co. Ltd. in Tokyo. Become part of our international team and work for a world-renowned brand: For our Sales team at Sanrio GmbH in Italy or Germany, we are looking for a new colleague to join us full-time working as: What you are responsible for Establish a short- and long-term strategy for your territories adapting the Global strategy to our international consumer needs in accordance with the Licensing Director/Manager and COO. Execute Sanrio’s global and local strategies turning them into concrete business opportunities for your assigned territories, for example, by identifying the largest opportunities and prioritising key markets as well as continuously benchmarking progress against plan. Manage the portfolio across Sanrio and Hello Kitty & Friends’ franchises in the relevant region building sustainable growth. Grow the Consumer Product business in line with Regional and Global strategies and guidelines while leveraging a strong knowledge of the local markets. Manage the agents allocated to the assigned countries or region maintaining and creating long term alliances. Provide forecasts and support Finance in collating Royalty reports. Work closely with the Marketing team providing all information for Marketing & Retail projects and strategy. Also work closely with the Approval team in managing requests and providing necessary information. What you bring with you Five to eight years of experience working in Licensing corporations. Proven relationships network across categories and different businesses within the licensing industry. Team player with strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Excellent command of English (and German) language, written and spoken. Financials driven attitude and budget management skills. Able to work independently and result oriented. Good working knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications. What we offer Be part of an experienced, friendly team working for a successful, fun and world-renowned brand Work in an energising and international business environment. Simple reporting lines. Hybrid working arrangements. Discretionary bonus payments. Participation in team events. We value diversity at Sanrio. Your talents, attitude, skillset and experience are our focus no matter your age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or disability status. If you have matching experiences and are interested in this exciting role and opportunity to work for a world-renowned brand and would like to find out more about this position, please contact us by replying to this job ad or emailing your CV and motivation letter in English directly to: careerssanriolicense.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Manufacturing J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-milano, IT

Posted Date: 2/8/2025