A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

 

Job Purpose:

The Licensing Coordinator role is a key part of the Licensing Department. This role will support the growth of the merchandise licensing program across brands and geographies.  He/She will be responsible for all activities related to the maintenance of current partners, the development of new ones and the global licensing agencies’ activities to deliver on licensing plan and vision.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Licensee/Licensor compliance
• Work with finance to track payments, projections, forecasts, etc.
• Manage COI requests for licensors and from licensees
• Communications
  • Licensee monthly newsletter
  • Internal monthly newsletter
  • Project specific stakeholder communications (ex. mobile game development updates to local markets)
• Agency Management
  • Day to day point person for global licensing agency Including review of deal memos and supporting documents for potential licensing partners.

• Internal liaison
  • Day to day point person with internal teams to support licensees (Brands, Seasonal, Sales, Food team, local markets, Quality, Corporate Affairs, Responsible Marketing, etc.)
• Manage PO’s & approve invoices (Ex: CTI, Annual Dues for Splice)
  • Assist in preparing sales decks and brand one-sheets for various internal and external meetings
  • Conduct online and brick & motor retail audits seasonally as directed and submit findings

 

Context and Scope:

This role will be based in the United States but supporting a global business with aggressive growth targets across our portfolio of brands.  They will be a part of a core team of three people.  They will manage current licensee relationships and will manage agency activities as well. They will be a key part of the strategy to grow the licensing function.

 

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent mandatory.
• College degree preferred.
• Licensing experience preferred.
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• 1-2 years of experience in licensing role(s).
• Agency experience or agency management experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence, negotiate, motivate and lead a cross-functional support team.
• Knowledge of key components of contractual licensing agreements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Full working knowledge of computer software including: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Preferred knowledge of cloud-based software including: SharePoint/OneDrive and Skype for Business.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize own workload.
• Ability to make timely, consistent and well-balanced decisions.
• Effective written and oral communications skill.

 

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.