Manager, 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.
Responsibilities:

• Keep a collection of current digital catalogs for reference
• Assist with assigning products for new/auto requests
• Attend and participate in divisional and departmental meetings
• Review incoming requests and generate weekly review agendas for the Department
• Handle overall administration (day-to-day questions, requests, and renewals) for top SBM accounts
• Generate, send, and follow up on shortfall invoices
• Assist with Special Projects
• Provide support to the Apparel Manager and Director
• Day-to-day contact (via phone and email) for licensees
• 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.)
• Work with Managers to establish regular update calls/meetings and line reviews with licensees; send internal recaps
• Assist with releasing responses in Brand Manager 360 for all license requests
• Process addenda, phase 2's, and contracts (if new companies are added)

Requirements:

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

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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