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Job description
About ZURU
ZURU is committed to revolutionizing industries through innovation and automation, manifesting across its three pillars: ZURU Toys, rethinking play; ZURU Tech, advancing building technologies; and ZURU Edge, creating next-generation FMCG brands. Founded in 2003 by entrepreneurial brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has grown to over 5,000 members worldwide with global recognition through brands such as Bunch O Balloons and MINI Brands, alongside FMCG lines like MONDAY Haircare.
Role Purpose
The Licensing Executive plays a critical role supporting ZURU's Key Account portfolio globally, ensuring smooth management of major licensor relationships and spearheading emerging licensing categories. This new position will deliver comprehensive global account coverage and nurture fresh category opportunities from inception.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations related to global Key Accounts, working cross-regionally to sustain strong licensor relations.
- Coordinate communications with licensor contacts worldwide to ensure alignment on deliverables and schedules.
- Support Licensing Director and team on key priorities.
- Spot and assess new licensing categories and intellectual property that could enhance ZURU's brand portfolio.
- Develop business cases for new categories or partnership opportunities based on audience fit, collectibility, and retail potential.
- Lead initial relationship building for emerging categories with responsibility increasing as categories mature.
- Assist in partner outreach and maintain pipeline activities including meetings, pitching, and presentation preparations.
- Track licensing agreements through execution and monitor follow-ups from licensor interactions.
- Contribute to negotiating deal terms including royalties, guarantees, and marketing commitments, supported by basic financial modeling.
- Support royalty invoicing and ensure reporting accuracy.
- Collaborate with internal teams—Finance, Product, Marketing, Legal—to align stakeholder needs and licensor requirements for agreements.
- Work with Product Development teams on licensed product ideas and manage creative approval processes with licensors.
- Assist in royalty reporting, forecasting, and pipeline tracking, providing regular updates to leadership.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 1 to 2 years experience in brand, marketing, commercial, or licensing related roles; prior licensing experience advantageous.
- Developing commercial skills with comfort handling numbers and deal economics.
- Strong analytical and presentation capabilities to evaluate brand fit and build business cases.
- Detail-focused with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple agreements and approvals simultaneously.
- Familiarity or eagerness to learn about contract terms including royalties, guarantees, and marketing spend.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across global time zones and cultures.
- Passion for entertainment, intellectual property, and consumer brands.
Location
This position is based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Work Culture
ZURU fosters a dynamic, high-performance environment encouraging professional growth, team learning, and innovation. Employees are empowered to drive their careers in a fast-growing company offering unique opportunities.