Associate Licensing Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. (BNEA) embraces the idea of Fun For All Into the Future, where anything is possible for our fans and team, using technology and innovation to create the most memorable and genuine experiences around our brands. Creativity is at the heart of all we do, and our talented team works collaboratively to deliver unparalleled levels of insights to inform strategy and strengthen our outcomes.

The Associate Licensing Manager provides support for licensing initiatives related to core gaming IPs in the Americas and select international markets. Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day account activities, supporting licensing agreements, tracking budgets and targets, and assisting with partner compliance. This role also helps facilitate communication with licensors and affiliates and contributes to maintaining brand consistency for Bandai Namco’s various IPs.

Join us at our new campus in Irvine, California where a hybrid work schedule will be observed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the management of licensee deals throughout their lifecycle, including tracking contractual compliance, coordinating launches, and monitoring performance.
• Collaborate with Licensing leadership to support departmental objectives and contribute to revenue goals.
• Support outreach to potential licensees and assist in preparing presentations, sales materials, and ad-hoc reports/requests.
• Monitor industry trends and gaming market activity to help identify potential business opportunities.
• Assist in analyzing licensee performance through sales tracking, forecasts, and basic competitive analysis to share observations with leadership.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and international partners, including participation in regular approval and alignment meetings.
• Support sales planning by consolidating projections and assisting with validation of quarterly results.
• Contribute to licensee recruitment efforts, including participating in research, idea generation, and market analysis.
• Assist in the development of brand style guides in collaboration with internal teams and licensors.
• Partner with the eCommerce team to support promotional planning across Bandai Namco stores and key retail partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Business Administration, Communication, or related field or equivalent work experience
• 3 + years of experience in licensing or related industry experience
• Strong proficiency in review