Job Title: Licensing Coordinator Location: Warren, NJ - When necessary (will be New Providence, NJ as of July 2024)
This is a great opportunity for an individual that understands Licensing basics (such as artwork approvals, etc.) that is looking to take the next step in their Licensing career! You'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of major licensors in this role. Candidates local to Warren/New Providence, NJ are required as there will be an occasional need to come to the office.
Role Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and foster effective working relationships with licensors.
• Ensure company standards are met for licensed products while maintaining the brand integrity of each respective license.
• Work with licensors and internal teams to follow the brand strategy.
• Act as liaison between in-house marketing team and licensors to follow up all on approvals of licensed products.
• Coordinate and maintain projects of licensed properties by meeting deadlines and moving all teams along the licensed product timelines.
• Ensure proper approvals are obtained from licensors on all aspects of product including product concepts, artwork, pre-production samples, packaging, instructional materials and final customer samples.
• Identify when needs of licensor and/or Horizon are at risk and work with management to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Assist in contract negotiations and deal term sheets.
• Collaborate with sales and merchandising teams on sales projection objectives.
• Assist with licensor sales projection templates and product placement reports.

What You’ll Bring:

• Some previous Licensing experience is required (approvals, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability to come to our office in Warren, NJ/ New Providence, NJ when needed.
• A strong analytical mindset.
• A highly organized work style with the capability to work on numerous requests whilst remaining diligent.
• A positive, collaborative mindset.

Technical Proficiencies:

• Strong Excel experience.
• Experience with licensor portals.

Company Summary:
Horizon Group USA is an innovative creator of children’s craft & activity kits! Beginning in 1912 as a decorative trim supplier, Horizon Group has grown to become a popular resource for hands-on activity kits and crafting products for all ages.
At Horizon Group USA, we thoughtfully design a wide range or creative activity and craft kits, from STEM activities to classic crafts and jewelry kits. With over 5,000 fun products, our ultimate goal is to bring joy to children around the world! We strive to inspire children and parents of all ages to engage with their creativity as a way to grow and learn about themselves, and the world around them.
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