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Framingham, Massachusetts Job Type:

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$30 - 45 per hour A global retail leader is seeking a confident, data-savvy Licensing & Branding Specialist to join an expanding team supporting global product development and merchandising. Acting as the critical liaison between the organization and 100+ licensed brand partners, you will oversee brand compliance, manage product/packaging approval workflows, track purchase orders, and analyze contract data to ensure adherence to Direct-to-Retail (DTR) license agreements.

Responsibilities:

Brand Ownership & Approvals:

Manage internal and external product approval forms and packaging assets via Airtable , ensuring all product development creations meet strict brand standards and "Brand DNA" prior to licensor submission.

Compliance & PO Data Validation:

Audit weekly Purchase Order (PO) data across all divisions, manually tracking exception cases and resolving inquiries to guarantee full compliance with contract terms.

Licensor Relationship Management:

Serve as the daily point of contact for licensors, managing category requests, onboarding new brand agreements, and organizing brand assets (trend books, inspiration, prints).

Reporting & Royalty Processing:

Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for internal finance, PD, and merchandising leadership using Excel (Pivot Tables) and Power BI ; prepare and submit monthly/quarterly royalty payments for approval.

Contract Administration:

Utilize Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms like Eversort and SharePoint to review existing licensing terms, interpret contract language, and make recommendations to management.

Stakeholder Presentations & Training:

Partner with team leadership to deliver training initiatives and present brand guidelines/updates to internal merchants, buying offices, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in brand licensing, retail brand management, or IP compliance-agency backgrounds or experience supporting major consumer brands/retailers (e.g., Hasbro, BJ's, CVS, Wayfair) are highly preferred.

Licensing Knowledge:

Deep understanding of Direct-to-Retail (DTR) relationships, licensing contracts, and brand approval workflows.

Data & Technical Stack:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, data interpretation); hands-on experience with Airtable, SharePoint, and Power BI is required.

JOBID:

072026-138543 #

LI-CELLA

#LI-CN1

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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