Planner, Outbound Licensing - Partnerships & Ideas (Minneapolis Preferred, Us Remote Eligible)

OVERVIEW
Are you inspired to create brand experiences through partnerships and licensing? Do you find yourself constantly thinking of new ideas for your favorite brands? Well, look no further!
We’re looking for someone who is creative, collaborative and driven to bring brands to life through licensing! You will support the development and advancement of outbound licensing partnerships across General Mills brands in key non-food categories like apparel, accessories, cosmetics and more. You will help ideas become reality by partnering with teams internally and externally from concept through execution. You will be part of a team of idea creators, staying up to date on the latest trends and looking for innovative ways to expand and grow our brands!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Bring expertise on what’s currently happening in culture, with an eye toward emerging trends
• Assist in managing day to day operations for outbound licensing across key non-food categories like apparel, accessories, cosmetics and more
• Collaborate to develop outbound licensing strategies for brands based on specific business objectives
• Collaborate with agency partner team to support brand pitches to external partners, crafting a compelling story and vision behind ideas
• Work collaboratively within broader partnerships and licensing team to develop ideas and partnerships by participating in ideations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Collaborative with ability to build strong working relationships and influence across teams
• At least 1 year of relevant brand, marketing or licensing experience
• Proven track record of executional excellence
• Highly organized and detail oriented - ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Business
• Strong ability to create and build ideas tied to brand strategy
• Strong communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of an organization
• Learning mindset - exhibiting curiosity and a desire to learn
• Ability to be flexible and navigate ambiguity with actionable items

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensing industry experience
• National brand experience
• Experience closely collaborating with partners to bring holistic ideas to life
• Partnership or client management experience
• Experience working across multiple brand, cross-functional, and agency partner teams