Coordinator, Strategic Brand Management

CLC is the nation’s leading collegiate trademark licensing company with a mission to elevate college brands through insight and innovation. The company is uniquely positioned to deliver consumer connections and brand visibility for institutions through data-based, customized brand protection, brand management, and brand marketing solutions that include impactful licensed merchandise systems and strategies and innovative marketing platforms to navigate the ever-evolving consumer and retail marketplace.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, CLC’s people-friendly culture is a hallmark of the company’s style and approach to business and is rooted in values demonstrating intentional and active care for other people. The company and its employees strive each day to live by the company's values to Serve Others, Build Trust, Lead Well, Innovate Often, Be Passionate. Founded in 1981, CLC is a part of LEARFIELD, the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics.

Hybrid work schedule

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming requests and generate weekly review agenda for the Department
• Assist with assigning products for new/auto requests
• Release responses in Brand Manager 360 for all license requests 
• Assist with releasing responses in Brand Manager 360 for all license requests
• Provide support to the Business Development Managers and Vice President
• Day-to-day contact (via phone and email) for licensees
• Process addenda, phase 2’s, and contracts (if new companies are added)
• Assure licensees remain current with insurance, review insurance documents, and update the system accordingly
• Review Apparel Multi-Property Artwork (OHT artwork, Gameday/Rivalry artwork, etc.) 
• Confirm licensees are current with the FLA registration and all applicable documents are uploaded in Brand Manager 360
• Develop a knowledge and understanding of licensees and product categories to be a resource internally (i.e. Staff) and externally (i.e. Institutions, retailers, etc.)
• Attend and participate in divisional and departmental meetings
• Generate, send, and follow up on SBM and Apparel invoices 
• Process Refund Requests
• Generate, send, and follow up on invoices
• Develop a knowledge and understanding of licensees and product categories to be a resource internally (i.e. staff) and externally (i.e. Institutions, retailers, etc.)
• Provide support to the Business Development Coordinators, Managers and Vice President 
• Work with Manager(s) to establish regular update calls/meetings and line reviews with licensees; send internal recaps
• Monthly research and allocation of collections held in Unearned account
• Monthly research and follow-up of outstanding royalty reports and payments
• On a quarterly basis, compile, format, and prepare CLC International royalty reports
• Receive, record, and file CLC International Authorized Manufacturers Agreements
• Keep a collection of licensee’s current digital catalogs for reference
• Assist Apparel, International, and SBM team members with special projects including, but not limited to, data entry, system updates, rights management, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Experience within the retail and/or apparel industry a plus

Last updated on Jul 26, 2024