Licensing Coordinator (Toys and Games)

TL;DR

Licensing Coordinator (Toys and Games): Supporting the Toys & Games licensing function to identify licensees, negotiate agreements, and develop Pokémon licensed products with an accent on category strategy, product approval workflows, and EMEA coordination across product development, legal, and financial queries. Focus on managing day-to-day licensee accounts, preparing retail launch materials, and ensuring timely contract-to-product execution.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £42,000.00–£73,400.00 per year

Company

Manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia, including brand management, licensing, and marketing.

What you will do

• Support the Toys & Games team in developing and executing a five-year category road map (including Hardlines) for the region.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing licensees; prepare targeted presentations for licensing programmes and retail launches in EMEA.
• Manage allocated accounts day to day and support line manager negotiations for business terms and contracts.
• Act as EMEA point of contact for product development (localisation), legal, and financial queries with global licensees.
• Supervise contract negotiation and drive product development and execution in line with consumer product guidelines and business goals.
• Assist with planning and attendance of licensing summits, licensing shows, toy fairs, and partner presentations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in licensing, toys and games, and/or marketing.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent applicable experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proven organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interact with a variety of work groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums, plus employer-paid life insurance and income protection insurance.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs and LinkedIn Learning.
• Fitness reimbursement and commuter benefits.
• Employer pension contributions for UK/IRE/MX employees; 401k employer matching for US employees.

Hiring process

• Interviews and role evaluation based on experience and fit for licensing/category management responsibilities.
• Pre-employment testing may be required as part of the hiring process.