Part Time Licensing Specialist (Consumer Products- Max $60/hr W2)

This is a Contractor role with 20 hours a week time commitment. - Through end of year.

OVERVIEW: Responsible for operational support to maintain and expand global licensing activity, programs and initiatives.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support the approval process for all licensee submissions – product, ID, packaging, IM’s, regulatory labeling, marketing/communication collateral, web/digital/social uses of brands
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of licensee submissions within our contractual obligations using Royalty Zone (contract/compliance digital management system).
• Ensure licensee compliance of contract obligations, product certifications and test requirements.
• This is a Contractor role with 20 hours a week time commitment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Work with licensees to manage product development process and timely execution.
• Ensure that licensed products deliver a consistent quality level across all licensed categories and support the brand positioning of our core products.
• Communicate Newell brand strategies, guidelines and product/marketing initiatives to licensees to ensure that licensees are aware of and aligned on brand activities and for their use in sales and marketing presentations to retailers.
• Facilitate alignment efforts, as needed between core internal teams and licensees for their marketing, promotion, social, in-store activation and e-commerce activities.
• Provide weekly status of each licensee’s activity and related licensing topics.

CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS:
• Organize meetings as required with licensees and core teams (Regions, Brand Marketing, E-marketing, E-commerce, Sales and Compliance) to support the outbound and businesses.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Marketing or Business Administration preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in product development, marketing and/or licensing. Licensing experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work across a broad scope of functions (product, sales, marketing, finance, legal), product categories, brands and business units.
• Understanding of product categories, competition and specific trends impacting licensees’ product portfolio.
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration and influence skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to align objectives and strategies to maximize, grow, and evolve the business.
• Ability to work within a Team environment as well as independently.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Proficiency in Adobe, Word, Excel, and Power Point is essential.

• Royalty Zone knowledge nice-to-have

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Consumer Products

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