Due to company growth and many new exciting product lines, this forward thinking toy company is offering a unique opportunity to incorporate a Licensing & Sales Manager to manage the Benelux and international Licensing business as well as having an active sales role in toys and promotions.

As a Licensing & Sales Manager you will be working within a global corporation with internal design, development and manufacturing capabilities. The company is growth oriented, focusing on leading development trends and sales of unique toys, trading cards, stationery, collectibles. We focus on innovation and quality, based on a strong team of engineer’s, developers and designers. The company is also expanding into interactive and audiovisual production. We offer a fast-growing, entrepreneurial, fun and challenging environment and adequate remuneration.

The Licensing & Sales Manager is reporting to the head of licensing and marketing as well as to the head of sales (for the sales part).

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Identify & develop new and manage existing licensee and agency relationships across multiple product categories locally and internationally.
• Ensure each contract is executed in a timely manner by liaising with licensees, agencies and with internal teams around the world regularly
• Organize and supervise the execution of licensed product and ensure approval processes are followed on a timely basis
• Prepare compelling powerpoint presentations for local and international clients as well as licensee meetings/workshops
• Liaise with key retail partners, FMCG companies and other relevant industries in Benelux in order to negotiate and execute promotions

• Setting sales targets for the market / region
• Developing sales strategies and setting targets
• Securing and maintaining new businesses
• Monitoring and maintaining daily contact with current accounts, including agencies and distributors
• Arranging meetings and visiting customers
• Compiling and analyzing sales figures
• Collecting customer feedback and market research
• Keeping up to date with products and competitors

• 2-5 years sound dedicated licensing, sales, marketing experience in toys/kids sector
• Good knowledge about or already existing contact to retailers, wholesalers, licensees
• Demonstrate good and effective selling skills
• Strong ability to work autonomous, self-motivated, enthusiastic in a multinational environment and company setup across the globe in different time zones
• Hard-working, results and team-oriented. Ability to work under pressure and multi task.
• Possess excellent time management, ability to manage projects upon verbal briefing from superior and have strong organizational skills proactively towards superior and task execution, operating well with little supervision but team-oriented.
• Competent/familiar with licensing and sales contracts, licensing approvals and financials
• Assertive, fast moving and responsive, problem solver
• Paying attention to detail, service-minded
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch.
• Focused upon the development of long term commercial relationships rather than short term gain
• Willingness to travel and a valid driver license

To apply for the role of Licensing & Sales Manager based in the Netherlands (most likely Amsterdam), simply email your CV, expected salary, entry date and other supporting documents to following email address: hr@dracconetherland.com.
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