Manager, Licensing

The Manager, Licensing Sales plays a pivotal role in working together with the Business Unit Head (BUH) to achieve the goals and objectives set by the Company across FMCG categories. Through effective planning and budgeting, the Manager, Licensing Sales will strive to achieve his/her quarterly/annual revenue target.

In addition, he/she will devise sales strategies and techniques to reach out to potential clients and generate leads for the Company, thereafter, turning the leads into business deals. He/She will also be responsible for servicing the client and establishing excellent relationship with the clients.

Main Responsibilities

Category Management & Business Development

• Category management responsibility (by brand, country, or category, depending on PLS’s strategy) inclusive of quarterly targets, due diligence obligations related to thorough knowledge of product and prospective clients. (Existing partners & new prospects)
• Perform all category planning & reporting functions inclusive of pipeline building, gap analyses, forecasting and re-forecasting as required by PLS and its clients, market/brand/category reports evaluating sales environment and prospects, projections related to existing or new businesses, evaluation of new opportunities and/or brand extensions.
• Develop expertise in relevant areas required to maximize performance combined with building brands and a sustainable business.

Client Management and Service

• Management of clients inclusive of ensuring full compliance on Licensors’ policies, procedures, guidelines and supporting licensees in fulfilling obligations and maximizing performance.
• In consultation with BUH, design appropriate business management calendar inclusive of sales strategy, marketing activities, brand-building objectives and manage team activities related to client services, licensee sell in, retail programs, sell-through support etc.
• Report to supervisor on all key initiatives, reporting requirements, compliance monitoring, and other core functions as related to client management.

Monitor Licensee Obligations

• Conduct regular business review with key licensees to ensure product development, product
• penetration to all distribution channels, advertising and promotion plans are rolled out as per contractual obligations.
• Retail Visibility for Brands/Licensed Products
• Work closely with PLS marketing team to cultivate and direct key retail accounts on behalf of Licensor and its partners, working closely with all stakeholders to build appropriate retail relationships and secure prominent product placement at retail.
• Work with marketing team and partners to devise a meaningful marketing calendar to promote the licensed products as well use appropriate and approved marketing collateral to support products at retail.

Account Receivables

• Work with Finance team to ensure that licensees remit the License Fee and submit monthly/quarterly royalty report on time.

Job Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a relevant field
• Minimum of 2-4 years' experience in the Category or Brand Management role with demonstrated expertise in FMCG categories
• Prior experience in licensing is advantageous
• Track record of sales achievement
• Strong organizational, presentation and team leadership skills
• Fluency in all Microsoft applications & database solutions
• Personable and diplomatic in handling clients from all levels

Pay: From RM1.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Petaling Jaya