License Manager

License Manager 

Because you lead our next look. Create, your way.

As License Manager, you will play a key role within the License department at Primark by working to maximise the commercial potential of License across all product areas at Primark. You will work collaboratively across the wider License team and partner closely with a wide range of stakeholders and functions across Primark.

What You’ll Do

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Support Head of License in driving the commercial License strategy for Primark, alongside the Central License team.
• Utilise License expertise and knowledge to identify new strategic global commercial opportunities to drive the License business strategy, sharing insights with License Central Team & Steering Group.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with the client group and key internal and external stakeholders including Buying, Merchandising, Brand, Central Merchandising and Retail. 
• Collaborate with the Lead License Designer to identity emerging trends in the external global environment and how this can translate to opportunities in the License world, by attending trade shows and inspirational trips globally.
• Work in collaboration with the department steering group lead to take the commercial License strategy and devise a department specific strategy, customising as appropriate for regional needs and updating the Head of License throughout the process.
• Partner with the Product teams to present to Trading Directors the department strategy for License, ensuring all meetings are diarised seasonally.

What You’ll Bring   

We want every person in our organisation to feel like they’re making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you’ll need for the role:

• 5 years’ experience in a License environment either within either a Retailer or Licensor/Licensee 
• Relevant qualification in a fashion-, retail- or commerce-related subject, or equivalent experience
• You will be a skilled influencer, effective at managing a large network of stakeholders to reach effective commercial decisions. Strong relationship builder with a proven record of managing stakeholders cross functionally.
• Strategic thinker, with strong commercial acumen
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing others.

What You’ll Get  

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:    

• Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus.
• 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
• Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.   

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.   

About Primark  

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.   

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.  

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.  

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Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at removingbarriers@primark.co.uk.