Licensing Manager, Marketing & Trademark Licensing

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Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of Marketing & Trademark Licensing, the Licensing Manager will provide a wide range of business development functions to support and enhance the department and overall Yale Name. As outlined in the Principal Responsibilities, the Licensing Manager will simultaneously manage Licensing duties as assigned, multiple marketing functions (including the Yale Collection program), and on campus commercial filming/photography. In addition, the Licensing Manager will travel as required in support of their position and department including Las Vegas Licensing Expo, Atlanta Gift Show and one international Licensing Expo.

Principal Responsibilities:

Licensing Administration

• Create and maintain accurate licensing records and documentation including domestic, international and internal contracts.
• Generate and distribute licensee invoices in accordance with contract terms.
• Review and coordinate internal branding requests to ensure compliance with Yale's brand standards.
• Support the Associate Director in representing Yale's licensing program, meeting with current and prospective licensees, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Travel to domestic and international licensing trade shows and industry events.

Manage all elements of the "Yale Collection" including:

• Collaborate with Director to develop and achieve annual revenue plan.
• Collaborate with Director to select and purchase appropriate products for website.
• Manage inventory levels of products.
• Maintain Yale Collection website, including proper positioning of products to maximize revenue.
• Work directly with local New Haven retailers to promote Yale Collection products via wholesale.
• Marketing of Yale Collection to internal University departments.
• All external Marketing functions including - social media, email blasts and print advertising.

Manage all on campus commercial Filming and Photography including:

• External Marketing of Filming to outside production companies.
• Marketing of on campus Photography to Yale's domestic and international licensees.
• Manage the Filming and Photography on campus process including coordination with Risk Management and OGC as required.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Must be an excellent communicator (written & verbal)- with strong interpersonal skills.

2. Must have a strong professional presence and excellent presentation skills, with the ability to successfully discuss/present our programs to outside entities.

3. Understanding of basic retail practices - including pricing, maintenance of inventory levels, and buying principles.

4. Must be adept with Microsoft Office.

5. Ability to travel.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

At least two to four years of related work experience in marketing, licensing or retail.

Familiarity with contracts and/or financial documents relating to business planning.

The ability to multi-task and quickly switch priorities as required.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Attend key Licensing events to help secure new licensing partners, especially in under developed product classifications. 2. Manage all domestic contracts on a day to day basis ensuring new agreements are issued on a timely basis. 3. Respond to all product development approval requests ensuring Style Guide requirements are followed. 4. Work with stakeholders to review and purge all unproductive domestic licensees as needed. 5. Work together with outside accounting company and office administration ensure all royalty payments are received in a timely manner. 6. Work with management to develop and execute strategy to expand ancillary revenue channels such as internal sale, Yale Collection wholesale and book signing events. 7. Perform additional duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelors and a minimum of five years of licensing and/or brand management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Required License(s) or Certification(s): Physical Requirements Physical Requirements:

Job Posting Date

09/16/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (P5)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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