Hendrick Motorsports, a championship-winning NASCAR operation, is currently seeking a Licensing Approval & Project Manager in the newly created licensing department with a positive attitude and passion for delivering best-in-class results.
The position requires exceptional focus on details and accuracy along with an understanding of all aspects of the licensing industry. The Licensing Approval & Project Manager will report to the Director of Licensing, E-Commerce & Strategy and will routinely work with external parties, including corporate partners, NASCAR licensing, and Hendrick Motorsports' licensees.
The candidate must have strong organizational skills and be able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Job Duties
- Licensed product approvals for four Cup Series teams, as well as historical rights.
- Day-to-day point of contact on general licensing matters.
- Build and manage relationships and programs with licensees and other business partners.
- Manage and coordinate the storage of product samples.
- Assist with trademark registrations and applications.
- Coordinate with team members on driver autographs.
- Maintain current and proper knowledge of licensing practices.
- Execute licensing approval process by communicating with internal team and external parties.
- Support product development process to ensure products meet brand standards and timelines.
- Process approvals for products to ensure consistent presentation across all licensors and partners.
- Assist with general authorization matters.
- Report on licensed product statuses and issues.
- Assist with resolving licensing issues as needed.
- Work with business development to search out potential new licensees.
- Other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Licensing, E-Commerce & Strategy.
Experience and Skills
- Experience in licensing approvals and project management preferred.
- Ability to balance multiple competing priorities and changes in scope or direction ensuring
- projects are completed on time.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional focus on detail and accuracy.
- Must have strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
- Must be able to work independently and multi-task different projects.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
- Knowledge of online approval system (OpSec) preferred.
- Operates with professionalism and integrity at all times.
Please submit resumes through www.hendrickmotorsports.com. No recruiters or phone calls.
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