Licensing Manager

The ideal candidate should be a business-savvy, sales-focussed individual that is willing to roll up their sleeves and work hard in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

What will you be doing?

• Drive profitability through the negotiation of improved commercial terms with licensing partners
• You will be responsible for identifying prospective clients and forming new commercial licensing partnerships with the aim of increasing licensing revenue for the department
• You will form strong relationships with prospective new clients and support their licensing needs to ensure smooth partnerships and a high quality of service is maintained
  
• You will support our licensing team as required, including (but not limited to) any complex licensing deals and help them to identify and lead on strategic licensing opportunities.
  
• Ensure accurate, useful and regular reporting to our COO.

We're looking for a proactive individual with substantial experience within a publisher or content licensing environment. You'll demonstrate commercial acumen, great negotiation skills and a strong entrepreneurial approach.

• Approachable, personable, articulate, and professional
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to easily build relationships with others
• Impeccable communications skills, including in person, via email and over the phone
• Previous experience managing a team with several direct reports
• A deep understanding of UGC and digital media. The candidate should also have a solid understanding and experience in IP, licensing and have a passion for content and a strong interest and understanding of various social media platforms and trends
• Experience dealing with content creators and influencers
• Proven track record attaining or exceeding your quarterly and annual revenue goals and KPIs
• Proven track record of successfully bringing in new business and looking after revenue lines
• Strong existing relationships with clients across publisher, TV media and creative agency/brand sectors. Experience dealing with OTT, AVOD, SVOD and TVOD platforms will be a bonus
• Familiarity with working in a Salesforce and metrics driven environment is an advantage
• Personality profile to fit into a high-growth, entrepreneurial culture that requires teamwork and significant interaction with employees at all levels
• Advanced knowledge of intellectual property rights, copyright, rights management, license agreements, talent and/or clearances, and rights negotiation preferred.

At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week.

LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.