Sports Recruitment International

Background

The Football Association is the governing body of football in England. It was formed in 1863 and is the oldest national football association. Based at Wembley Stadium, London, it is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of football in England, both professional and amateur.

Job Purpose

• To manage the consumer product and IP approval process of all licensing and business development partners
• Provide support across the key licensing accounts (amounting to circa 1.6m per annum)
• Facilitate delivery of the contractual obligations
• To work as a key part of the team in developing the future England and FA Cup licensing programmes and subsequent sales process
• To support the Business Development and Sales team in the generation of presentations, reports and general administration functions

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the day-to-day UK and international licensing and IP approval process working closely with approval departments of The FA’s licensing agents and direct licensees/business development partners
• Manage the creative direction and strategy of both the England and The FA Cup programme with the licensing agency and direct licensees
• Liaising with the England players representative regarding the approval and use of player rights by licensees/business development partners
• Assist Business Development Managers in the account management of agents, licensees and business development partners
• Assist Business Development Managers in the generation of presentations, reports and general administration
• The planning, organisation and delivery of a variety of licensing related events
• Assist the development of new licensing opportunities

Essential Skills

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills
• Experience of dealing with senior personnel, both internally and externally
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise, work to tight deadlines and demonstrate excellent account management skills
• Ability to handle difficult situations firmly with authority but with empathy
• Ability to work on own initiative when required
• Manage confidential information and documents with sensitivity
• Manage and co-ordinate the organisation of events

Desirable Skills

• Experience in a commercial/marketing environment, preferably within the sports industry
• Experience of commercial contracts involving rights negotiation and delivery
• Educated to Degree level or alternative
• A good eye for creative delivery of merchandise at retail

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