Assoc. Manager, Licensing, Agencies & Retail – PEM (Pan-European Markets)

Location: Istanbul, Turkey; hybrid working setup

Salary: TRY 2,680,000–3,182,500 gross annual salary, plus a target bonus of 10% of base salary.

Company

hirify.global is a global toy and family entertainment company with a portfolio of franchise brands, consumer products, content, digital experiences, and retail partnerships.

What you will do

• Own relationships, objectives, performance reviews, governance, and compliance for external Consumer Products agencies in Turkey and South Africa.
• Develop market-specific Consumer Products plans and drive royalty, revenue, partner pipeline, and commercial growth.
• Identify and recruit licensees and retailers, negotiate opportunities, and manage forecasts and market risks.
• Coordinate agencies with Country Managers and EMEA teams across category, franchise, brand, marketing, product development, finance, legal, and audit functions.
• Lead Franchise Retail Marketing in Turkey and across the PEM region, including retailer programs, exclusive propositions, activations, listings, shelf presence, and sell-through.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in consumer products, licensing, commercial sales, agency management, or a related field.
• Experience managing external agencies, distributors, or market representatives across multiple territories.
• Strong knowledge of licensing processes, partner acquisition, negotiations, forecasting, and contract governance.
• Commercial and financial acumen with the ability to manage targets, assess pipelines, and turn insights into action.
• Strong influencing, relationship-management, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Fluency in Turkish and English is required; the role is based in Istanbul with a hybrid setup.

Nice to have

• Experience in Turkey and South Africa or comparable emerging and growth markets.
• Degree in Business, Marketing, or a relevant subject, or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model combining in-person collaboration with flexibility.
• At least 20 vacation days plus 4 hirify.global Days.
• Commuting allowance or lease car for eligible roles, meal allowance, and sport allowance.
• Health, dental, and life insurance, including dependent coverage, plus employee assistance programs.
• Toy discount, half-day Friday option, seasonal gifts, and family benefits including paid parental leave.