Manager, Partnerships Jobs

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.

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Responsibilities:

• Perform marketplace surveys
• Develop, maintain, and accomplish goals/objectives specific to each partner's needs
• Maintain files and research on universities in order to effectively prepare quarterly and annual reports
• Travel to university and other markets to carry out essential functions and other CLC objectives
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, licensees, and retailers.
• Responsible for overall university account management
• Communicate university's goals across multiple CLC departments to achieve client objectives
• Develop and pursue growth opportunities with clients to increase licensing revenue
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times
• Make decisions on infringing vs. non-infringing merchandise
• Maintain consistent contact with key contacts at schools
• Understand local marketplace in order to maximize opportunities and minimize problems
• Responsible for brand development of assigned partners
• Communicate effectively to universities regarding CLC initiatives, systems, and programs
• Develop relationships with key on-campus decision makers
• Execute market retail and promotional programs
• Negotiate contracts with universities

Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate ability to succeed in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Up to 30% Travel may be required
• Nights/Weekends may be required
• Experience in marketing, trademark licensing, professional or collegiate sports, or related field
• Four year college degree, or equivalent work experience
• Must demonstrate ability to present to large groups, executives, or senior administrators
• Prefer at least two to four years of experience in account management and customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

LEARFIELD is the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions for fan engagement. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Our suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics; ticketing, ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; and campus-wide business and sponsorship development.

Our people-friendly culture is a hallmark of our 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 value statement: "build the team, grow the company, have fun, love and serve others."

LEARFIELD offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. LEARFIELD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

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