Associate Licensing Manager

Associate Licensing Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. (BNEA) embraces the idea of Fun For All Into the Future, w anything is possible for our fans and team, using technology and innovation to create the most memorable and genuine experiences around our brands. Creativity is at the heart of all we do, and our talented team works collaboratively to deliver unparalleled levels of insights to inform strategy and strengthen our oues. The Associate Licensing Manager provides support for licensing initiatives related to core gaming IPs in the Americas and select international markets. Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day account activities, supporting licensing agreements, tracking budgets and targets, and assisting with partnerpliance. This role also helps facilitatemunication with licensors and affiliates and contributes to maintaining brand consistency for Bandai Namco's various IPs. new campus in Irvine, California w a hybrid work schedule will be observed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the management of licensee deals throughout their lifecycle, including tracking contractualpliance, coordinating launches, and monitoring performance. Collaborate with Licensing leadership to support departmental objectives and contribute to revenue goals. Monitor industry trends and gaming market activity to help identify potential business opportunities. Assist in analyzing licensee performance through sales tracking, forecasts, and basicpetitive analysis to observations with leadership. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and international partners, including participation in regular approval and alignment meetings. Support sales planning by consolidating projections and assisting with validation of quarterly results. Contribute to licensee recruitment efforts, including participating in research, idea generation, and market analysis. Assist in the development of brand style guides in collaboration with internal teams and licensors. Partner with the eCommerce team to support promotional planning across Bandai Namco stores and key retail partners. Support outreach to potential licensees and assist in preparing presentations, sales materials, and ad-hoc reports/requests. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Business Administration, Communication, or related field or equivalent work experience 3+ years of experience in licensing or related industry experience Strong proficiency in reviewing licensing contracts and fluency in negotiating key business terms Proficient written and verbalmunication and presentation skills, including experience developing clear and effective presentation decks. Strong teamwork skills, experienced with collaborating with other stakeholders. Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

SALARY RANGE

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Actual base salary will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs. The salary range listed is just oneponent of the totalpensation package for employees and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role andpensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is providing the following notice regarding the Personal Information we collect and