Licensing Coordinator

About the position

Hot Topic is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Licensing Coordinator to join their Licensing Team. This role provides crucial administrative support to the in-house licensing team, facilitating communication between internal departments and external licensing partners. The position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring three days a week at the HQ in the City of Industry, CA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the licensed product process from concept to distribution for multiple licenses
• Photograph and ship samples
• Track compliance and adherence to all contractual requirements with the Licensing Specialist
• Monitor contract status from negotiation through execution
• Coordinate and maintain accuracy of product tracking sheets, licensor submission portals, royalty reports, sales reports and SKU set up
• Main contact for internal communication regarding contractual rights and obligations
• Attend internal and external meetings, and respond to follow ups as needed
• Serve as the point person for licensor requests, and work closely to communicate key issues and resolve potential issues
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant experience
• Licensing understanding a plus
• Heavy data entry familiarity
• Must have strong attention to detail for compliance and audit purposes
• High level of organization and ability to manage multiple projects with various deadlines
• Excellent time management skills to help successfully prioritize and complete projects on time
• Strong follow-through
• Proven communication skills; must be articulate and professional both in written and verbal forms
• Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment