Who We Are
Devsisters is an Entertainment company fueled by the success of the Cookie Run universe of games where all players can join together in the power of play, pursue new adventures, and feel part of the community.
Over the last 15 years, with over 200 million game downloads worldwide, Devsisters’ games and Cookie characters have become well-known and loved by players with a dedicated community that continues to grow, year over year. Devsisters is an internationally operating game developer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with offices in Japan, Taiwan, Berlin, and San Mateo, California.
Summary
The Licensing Manager will report to the VP, Business Development and be responsible for growing IP revenue streams across the Cookie Run Universe. You will lead licensing efforts across a broad number of categories, including apparel, toys, fashion, and food and beverage. By working closely with licensing agents and licensees, you will grow our consumer product and retail statement while also staying true to the DNA of the brand. Additionally, you will explore and execute critical partnership opportunities with companies that share similar values, in an effort to increase brand awareness and affinity of the Cookie Run Universe.
This is a high impact role that works across numerous internal and external cross functional teams. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to leverage a successful entertainment franchise to grow burgeoning business streams. Even though Devsisters is a successful international company, we still have the fighting spirit of an entrepreneurial startup and want you to come with that spirit as well. This role supports English speaking regions and Latin America and operates out of Devsisters U.S.A.’s San Mateo office.
Responsibilities
- Category Management and Strategy: Partner with VP, Business Development to refine the licensing strategy and generate product opportunities that meet the needs of our core consumers while also filling gaps by territories, demographics, and distribution channels.
- Licensee Contact: Operate as key contact for designated Cookie Run licensees as related to day-to-day business. Assist licensees with business needs including brand on-boarding, database training and implementation, forms processing, data gathering and reporting, etc.
- Product Approvals: Review approvals and serve as the liaison between licensees and Devsisters creative teams. Check submissions against approved line plans, ensuring products are high quality and designed to achieve category goals and sales.
- Sales & Marketing: Generate new business AND fuel brand affinity by reaching out to new potential licensees and partners. Work closely with our marketing team to ensure programs are being amplified.
- Reporting: Partner with legal and finance to ensure that quarterly reports are received from licensees and that all requested information is being provided.
- Legal: Manage contract processing and tracking through the entire pipeline. Facilitate generation, processing and delivery of required legal forms including manufacturer’s agreements and customs letters.
You Have:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA is a plus
- You have 5+ years of experience in gaming, licensing, consumer products and or entertainment.
- You are highly collaborative, entrepreneurial, and possess (or can possess) a passion for our Cookie Run Universe.
- You have the ability to think critically and strategically, problem solve, lead with integrity, motivate, and make decisions appropriately.
- You have a strong drive to succeed in ambiguous situations. You are a natural leader and salesperson and seek out answers and solutions.
- You possess the courage to make connections and reach out to people that may not be in your current network.
- You have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- You are organized, detail oriented, with the ability to consistently manage time and expectations of yourself.
- You have a strong knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
- You are bold, playful and inclusive.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary and Benefits, including:
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Group term life and disability insurance
- 401(K) matching
- Generous vacation policy
- Catered lunch, snacks, and happy hours
Please be aware that benefits are subject to change.
For this full-time position in San Mateo, CA, the base salary range is $90,000 – $120,000. This range is specific to the onsite/hybrid role in the Bay Area and does not apply to locations outside of the region. Our salary structure considers various factors such as role, level, location, and individual skills, experience, and education. In addition to competitive base pay, you may also be eligible for stock options and incentive compensation, although this is not guaranteed.
This position is for our San Mateo, hybrid location.
Devsisters is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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