About MasterPieces Masterpieces Inc. creates puzzles, games, and toys designed to bring people together and provide hours of fun. For 5 consecutive years MasterPieces has been recognized by License Global as a Leading Brand Manufacturer. We work with well-known brands, artists, entertainment properties, and other partners to develop products that customers enjoy and retailers want to sell. We're looking for an experienced Licensing Manager to help grow and manage our licensing business. About the Role As Licensing Manager, you'll be the primary point of contact for our licensing partners. You'll manage existing licensing agreements, negotiate new deals, identify opportunities for growth, and make sure everyone is following the terms of their agreements. You'll work closely with Sales, Product Development, and Finance to bring licensed products from an idea to the retail market. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both the business side of licensing and the creative side of developing products. What You'll Do Manage relationships with licensors, patent owners, and other business partners. Negotiate new licensing agreements, renewals, amendments, royalties, advances, and guarantees. Manage contracts from initial negotiation through renewal. Track royalty payments, sales, forecasts, and financial reports. Ensure products and marketing materials follow each brand's licensing requirements. Look for opportunities to expand existing brands into new products, categories, retailers, and markets. Help identify and develop new licensing partnerships. Work with Sales on retail opportunities and product strategies. Work with Product Development and Design to make sure products meet both customer expectations and licensing requirements. Partner with Marketing and Creative teams on product launches and promotional plans. Work with Finance and Legal to resolve contract, royalty, and compliance issues. Prepare business reviews and reports for senior management and licensing partners. Stay current on consumer trends, retail trends, competitors, and the licensing industry. Represent Masterpieces at licensing and industry trade shows when needed. Coordinate with internal and external partners to keep projects moving and deadlines on track. What We're Looking For We'd like to hear from you if you have: 8+ years of experience in licensing, brand management, merchandising, consumer products, or a related field. Experience licensing with Disney, Warner Bros, NFL, and other evergreen brands. Experience working with licensed products, preferably in puzzles, games, toys, gifts, collectibles, or retail. Experience negotiating licensing agreements and royalty structures. A good understanding of how licensing deals work from both a financial and business perspective. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Excellent organizational and project-management abilities. Strong Excel and analytical skills. The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time. The ability to work independently while also collaborating with different teams. A practical, problem-solving mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done. Nice to Have Experience with hardline products. Experience working with major retailers. Experience with collectibles, puzzles, games, toys, entertainment, or consumer products. Experience with licensing or product-management software. Experience working with global licensing partners. Experience with ERP or CRM systems. Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Licensing, Merchandising, or a related field.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Tucson, AZ 85755