Senior Licensing Manager

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the Senior Licensing Manager – UEFA will play a critical role in strategically growing and leading the UEFA Masterlicense business unit.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Licensing Manager – UEFA serves as the senior lead for the UEFA Masterlicense business, owning client and licensee relationships while ensuring operational and financial objectives are met with precision and efficiency. This role partners closely with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic licensing plans that maximize revenue, position client brands appropriately, and identify new business opportunities across the European licensing landscape. The Director, Licensing – UEFA delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.

HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Communicate division strategy clearly across licensing, legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure cohesive execution against the UEFA Masterlicense program's goals and objectives.

• Partner with senior leadership to report key business results to corporate officers and align divisional priorities with enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate with Finance on royalty reporting and royalty accounting, and with Legal on contract drafting and negotiation, ensuring seamless cross-functional delivery.

People Leadership:

• Lead and direct the UEFA licensing business unit, setting performance goals for direct reports and providing ongoing evaluation against the group's objectives.

• Develop team members through clear expectations, coaching, and alignment to BOLD leadership principles to build a high-performing licensing organization.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

• Build and maintain meaningful, trust-based relationships with UEFA and all licensing clients, key stakeholders, business partners, and strategic alliances to advance each client's licensing program.

• Maintain an in-depth working knowledge of all Fanatics Licensing Management (FLM) clients to proactively anticipate needs and deliver consistently high levels of service.

• Oversee day-to-day management of client licensing programs — including contract negotiation and royalty reporting — ensuring clients receive accurate, timely, and strategic partnership support.

• Represent FLM at industry licensing trade shows and participate in business sessions with leading licensees to strengthen relationships and elevate the Fanatics brand in the European market.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

• Assist in identifying new business opportunities that align with high-quality business strategies and support both short-term and long-term objectives of the UEFA licensing program.

• Work with the senior leadership team to develop and implement innovative strategic licensing plans that position client brands competitively and maximize licensing revenue.

• Continuously evaluate operational and logistics processes within the licensing business unit, identifying improvements that drive greater efficiency and effectiveness.

• Stay connected to industry trends and competitive dynamics in the European sports licensing landscape, bringing forward-thinking perspectives to client and business strategy.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

• Own the day-to-day management of the P&L for the UEFA licensing business unit, ensuring the division achieves its strategic and financial objectives.

• Oversee the development of annual reports for clients, delivering accurate and insightful performance summaries that inform future licensing strategy.

• Manage competing priorities and complex stakeholder relationships simultaneously, operating with exceptional attention to detail and a self-starter mindset in a fast-paced environment.

• Take full accountability for divisional results, driving a culture of relentless execution and continuous improvement across all licensing operations.

AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY

We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:

• Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes

• Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance

• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working

• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the licensing industry, with demonstrated expertise in managing licensing programs, client relationships, and contractual obligations.

• 5+ years of experience in customer and client relations, with a proven ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships at a senior level.

• 3+ years of management experience, including directing teams and evaluating performance against defined business objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a business unit P&L and deliver against financial and strategic targets.…

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