Business Development Coordinator

Licensing Coordinator, Business Development (New York, New York)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Who We Are:

Marquee Brands owns and manages a portfolio of global brands across consumer products and channels across home & culinary, luxury, fashion, and sports & active. Marquee’s team of professionals is focused on a commitment to drive organic growth through natural brand extensions, impactful marketing and direct consumer engagement. Our promise is to ensure our brands continue their storied success through relevant product, expanded retail distribution, and international growth all while continuing to be true to their founding message and origin.

Position Overview

The Business Development Licensing Coordinator supports the company’s growth initiatives by prospecting, facilitating contract processes, and assisting in the vetting and execution of new business opportunities. This role serves as a key liaison between internal departments and external partners, ensuring that all licensing agreements are efficiently administered, compliant, and aligned with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of licensing agreements, including tracking terms, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Update and maintain CRM system to track and facilitate all deal flow.
• Research and assess potential licensing and partnership opportunities; compile reports and presentations for leadership.
• Prepare and review contract documentation, ensuring timely execution and accurate record-keeping.
• Work closely with Legal, Finance, Brand, Creative, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment across licensed products, IP, contractual terms, and brands.
• Maintain contract databases and generate regular status updates, performance reports, and financial summaries (e.g., royalties, payments).
• Serve as a point of contact for licensors, licensees, and other business partners; ensure smooth communication and follow-up.
• Recommend and implement best practices to streamline licensing workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Legal Studies, Communications, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in licensing, business development, contract administration, or related roles.
• Understanding of intellectual property rights, licensing, and contract management principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, contract management tools, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience in Home, Culinary, Fashion, and Outdoors industry is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical mindset
• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Problem-solving and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Marquee Brands Benefits and Perks  

• You'll enjoy coming to work because we have a refreshing company culture that is open, entrepreneurial and fun.  

• Competitive salary, and bonus structure   

• 401k match  

• Healthcare Benefits including dental and vision  

• Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)  

• Short-term and Long-term disability  

• Parental Leave  

• Life insurance  

• Pet Insurance  

• Paid Vacation  

• Action Days - two (2) fully paid “Marquee In Action" days each calendar year to dedicate your time to a charity or cause of your choice.  

• 11 Paid Holidays: In addition to Paid vacation.   

 Salary: 

$65,000-$70,000 + Bonus