Product Approvals Executive

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organisations that shape culture and inspire the world.

OVERVIEW

CAA Brand Management is currently seeking a Product Approvals Executive. The purpose of this role is to provide product development support across the PD team for brands/ clients we represent.

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• To play an essential role in the Product Development team, implementing the product development and approval process from concept to production on selected brands.
• Provide product development support across multiple categories and specific brands, ensuring product ranges and marketing align with relevant brand guidelines.
• Highly organised ensuring all submissions from licensees are turned around within 48 hours.
• Manage the submissions within each approval platform system – mainly Brand Comply & Media Box. Train and develop new and existing licensees on these approval systems.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues to provide brand support to progress projects and help Licensees get product to market.
• Ensure licensees have the relevant creative assets for product development.
• Understand the ‘pressure point’ of the Product Approvals and use effective skills to achieve results for the Licensors/Client & Licensees.
• Manage the physical product and samples, including storing and sending out to the relevant partners.
• Help with the regular update of status reports, product development trackers and brand decks & presentations.
• Good communicator at all levels and highly adaptive to each Licensor’s culture and tone.
• Build strong long-term relationships and value partnerships internally and with Licensors/ client & Licensees.
• Attend, arrange and support the Product Development and Brand Managers to key meetings, calls and tradeshows with Licensors/Clients and Licensees.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience working with licensed products or brand management.
• Knowledge of product development timelines and a good understanding of consumer product categories.
• Ability to take initiative, handle multiple projects and prioritise in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.

Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment. Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect.