Licensing Administrator

A standalone subsidiary of Fanatics, Inc., Fanatics Licensing Management (FLM) serves a varied role for its clients, ranging from providing traditional trademark licensing agency services (e.g., brokering deals with third party licensees, overseeing brand protection and brand management, etc.) to managing the sublicensing rights as a primary licensee on behalf of professional sports properties and college clients. 

The portfolio currently includes:

• College: University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, University of Miami, University of Notre Dame, University of Oregon and the University of Wisconsin
• Professional Properties: NFL Players Association, Major League Soccer, Hockey Canada, and MLB (Hard Goods)

The licensed consumer products business is comprised of hundreds of licensees leveraging licensor-owned intellectual property to manufacture and deliver apparel and hard goods to the retail marketplace to serve consumer demand. Consumer dynamics demand constant speed and innovation in order to preserve relevancy. However, this quest for speed cannot compromise the obligations and responsibilities required of licensees.

The Licensing Administrator serves a supporting role in the areas of operations, client and contract management and trademark enforcement. 

Job Responsibilities

• Be a part of the Fanatics Licensing Management team to create a positive and productive partner experience for both clients and existing and prospective licensees.
• Master FLM’s proprietary licensee management database to conduct all business transactions between FLM, its clients, and licensees.
• Work with Licensing Operations team to support a variety of prioritized projects including processing renewals, contract compliance, licensee communications, system updates, client policy change notifications, and other operations-related projects.
• Review digital artwork submissions from select licensees for contract and trademark compliance as well as client brand standards as part of the artwork review workflow process.
• Work with the Licensing Operations team to prepare education materials and training information to properly educate licensees on the benefits, requirements and workings of the licensing system. 
• Organize, track and coordinate inventory of product samples for licensee requests and applications, communicating with licensees on receipt and when additional information is needed.
• Serve as a resource internally and externally for licensees including understanding their respective businesses, answering a range of questions and anticipating their business needs. 
• Review and work with new and existing licensees to ensure completion of licensing requirements, including royalty reporting, contract execution, insurance submissions, labor code requirements, authorized manufacturer agreements and digital artwork submissions. 
• Coordinate with and support all internal teams to maintain accurate record of contract compliance and requirements.
• Contribute to the daily business processes and make recommendations to improve collaboration within FLM’s licensing team.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills and Abilities:

-        Bachelor’s degree required

-        A motivated self-starter with ability to excel at multitasking in a fast-paced environment

-        Proficient in Microsoft Office

-        Exceptional attention to detail

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. 

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
· Build Championship Teams
· Obsessed with Fans
· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
· Determined and Relentless Mindset