Sr Licensing Specialist

Columbia Sportswear
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Portland
Jan 11, 2025
This is a hybrid role based out of our Headquarters office in Portland, OR. In-office expectation is a minimum of 3 days a week. ABOUT THE POSITION Join our licensing team and play a key role in creating strategies for and growing the licensed product revenue for Columbia Sportswear. We work with external partners to develop licensed products right for the market, consumers and brand. As the Sr Licensing Specialist you will partner with the Licensing Director and CSC's licensed partners in the implementation of strategies to maximize royalty revenue generated through the sale of licensed products. Within this role you will facilitate connections between Licensees and Columbia, to improve Licensees' business capabilities, as well as their understanding of and adherence to Columbia standards. You will be relied upon to provide financial, marketing, sales and contractual support for inbound and outbound licensing partners. HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE Schedule and moderate quarterly financial reporting calls with each licensee to obtain quarterly figures for reporting deadlines, monitor projections/forecasts on the year from each licensee, and gauge overall business performance across account distribution Review information from licensees, licensors and various CSC teams, including CSC technology teams that manage various product data systems and downstream recipients of licensed product data, to ensure data quality, completeness, and availability. Analyze and compile historical sales data Participate in the product approval process through review of CADs and final samples for all licensed product categories. Manage complete process of approval for all marketing & advertising collateral (fixture programs, catalogs, sales sheets, POP, ads, posters, etc.) Seek out new product types with existing licensees to expand category lines of market-right, brand-enhancing products for Columbia Sportswear and Pacific Trail. Develop new product category opportunities to increase royalty revenue Collaborate with global CSC Retail buyers, Wholesale sales team and international regions on sales opportunities. Manage international sales meeting events for licensees. Attend N.A. CSC retail sales presentations by Licensees Possess detailed knowledge of licensed contract agreements (royalty rates and minimums, sales, territorial rights, distribution channels, product limitations, etc.) and ensure each licensee is compliant with all terms across each contract YOU ARE Entrepreneurial and enterprise minded, driving brand and sales results A natural problem solver - Curious and capable of identifying issues as well as finding answers and developing solutions to ongoing, complex business questions A highly skilled and effective communicator with the ability to build consensus and provide process and subject matter advice Able to conduct interpersonal interactions with internal Columbia and external partners both over the computer, phone and in face-to-face situations, operate independently and with discretion, and work effectively under pressure Capable of applying high attention to detail, prioritization and organization to a high volume of varied projects Timely, efficient and familiar with deadline driven work Adept at handling confidential and/or sensitive information YOUHAVE 5+ years professional experience managing projects and/or operations within a business environment Proven experience partnering and influencing across business groups Analytical skillset with an ability to interpret complex financial data, make informed decisions and problem-solve Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and drive for innovation Proficiency with Microsoft Suite - specifically Excel (advanced skills), Outlook and PowerPoint required. Illustrator experience a bonus #Hybrid #LI-SR1 This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.