Location: Flexible working but must be commutable to London at least 2 days per week
Hours: Full and part-time options possible
Travel: Domestic travel
Start Date: Immediate
Who We Are
The Brand Department is a boutique licensing agency based in London. We help world-class brands and experts grow through strategic licensing partnerships. We are looking for a project manager to support our expanding portfolio of clients, including Mary Berry, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Paloma Faith, Sophie Robinson, The Doodle Boy, Aspinal of London, Cosatto, BBC Interior Design Masters and Mallows Beauty, to name a few.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a range of projects, across product categories from fashion to food and beverage to home interiors. If you’re passionate about brand management, business development and creative problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a project manager, you’ll play a key role in our team, managing licensee and client relationships, and helping new business opportunities. You’ll work across a diverse range of clients and product categories, contributing to the growth of our fast-moving and creative projects.
What You’ll Do
Account and Licensee Management
* Build and nurture strong, long term relationships with brand owners, licensees and retail partners, serving as the day-to-day point of contact for both.
* Understand strategy pertaining to each of the client accounts and manage relationships accordingly, with focus across NPD, financials, critical paths and delivery, marketing, promotion and performance.
* Maintain client status reports, project plans and timelines.
* Support the development of marketing activations and brand collaborations.
* Oversee product approvals, ensuring timely review and feedback.
* Stay informed on industry trends and business opportunities.
* Organise and assist with client events and meetings.
* Proactively manage relationships to ensure targets are achieved.
* Implement dispute resolution where needed.
Business Development and Research
* Conduct research and share insight on retail analysis, trends and retail landscapes.
* Analyse results of launches and products, draw conclusions on further potentially valuable product extensions.
* Support on producing compelling pitches and presentations to potential new clients.
* Potential for research on prospective partners and outreach to potential licensees.
What We’re Looking For
* At least two years of relevant experience in licensing, brand management, marketing or a related field.
* Strong communication and relationship management skills with a pragmatic approach.
* Detail-oriented with excellent organisational abilities and ability to prioritise tasks
* Ability to work under pressure across multiple projects.
* Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
* Proactive mindset – a problem-solver who takes initiative.
* Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
* Familiarity with product approval processes (preferred but not required).
Why Join Us?
* Work with a range of well-recognised brands and talents on market-leading consumer product projects.
* Gain broad experience across all facets of brand licensing.
* Collaborate with a team of industry experts.
* Enjoy a flexible role with travel opportunities.
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