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Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio.As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace.Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale.Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media
Why Authentic
You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You'll Do:
Authentic Brands Group is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially driven Manager, Brand Operations, Collections EMEAI to oversee the receipt, review, collection and reconciliation of royalty payments related to License Agreements across the EMEAI (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India) region. This role is pivotal to ensuring licensee compliance with financial obligations and plays a critical role in managing partner relationships, enforcing contract terms, and optimising royalty revenue recovery.
The ideal candidate will bring both financial rigor and strong commercial understanding, working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Brand Management, and Commercial teams to resolve issues and proactively manage risk.
What You'll Be Working On:
* Monitor and ensure timely submission of royalty reports and receipt of royalty payments from all regional licensees.
* Review and reconcile royalty statements in collaboration with the Finance team to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
* Track and report payment performance, identifying at-risk accounts and escalating unresolved issues to relevant internal stakeholders.
* Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records of license agreements, royalty payment schedules, invoices, and correspondence.
* Address and resolve discrepancies related to royalty reports, underpayments, late payments, and non-compliance.
* Develop and implement strategies to recover overdue royalties, including direct negotiations and, where necessary, coordination with Legal to initiate formal recovery actions.
* Prepare regular internal reports on collection status, trends, aged debt, and licensee compliance.
* Ensure all collections and enforcement actions are aligned with applicable legal standards and internal policies.
* Support compliance with key contractual terms, including but not limited to:
* Sales to Approved Accounts and within Approved Territories
* Sale of Approved Licensed Articles
* Provide input to internal teams on trends, risks, and opportunities that could impact royalty revenue or partnership health.
Must Haves:
* 5+ years of experience in royalty collection, credit control, accounts receivable, or financial compliance—preferably in the licensing, media, or retail sectors.
* Proven experience working with large-scale partner networks and managing high-volume transactions across multiple currencies.
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline. CICM certification or equivalent is preferred.
* Strong understanding of royalty-based agreements and licensing revenue models.
* High level of proficiency with Excel and financial reporting tools.
* Familiarity with commercial and legal compliance practices across EMEAI markets.
* Exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, and investigative mindset.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive conversations with external partners.
Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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