Senior Strategic Brand Management Coordinator

CLC is the nation’s leading collegiate trademark licensing company with a mission to elevate college brands through insight and innovation. The company is uniquely positioned to deliver consumer connections and brand visibility for institutions through data-based, customized brand protection, brand management, and brand marketing solutions that include impactful licensed merchandise systems and strategies and innovative marketing platforms to navigate the everevolving consumer and retail marketplace.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, CLC’s people-friendly culture is a hallmark of the company’s style and approach to business and is rooted in values demonstrating intentional and active care for other people. The company and its employees strive each day to live by the company's values to Serve Others, Build Trust, Lead Well, Innovate Often, Be Passionate. Founded in 1981, CLC is a part of LEARFIELD, the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics.

Responsibilities:

• Handle overall administration (day-to-day questions, requests, and renewals) for top SBM accounts

• Assist with assigning products for new/auto requests

• Lead the updating of Monday.com with all collaborations and upcoming program details

• Provide support to two Apparel Managers • Day-to-day contact (via phone and email) for licensees

• Process addenda, phase 2’s, and contracts (if new companies are added)

• Attend and participate in divisional and departmental meetings

• Develop a knowledge and understanding of licensees and product categories to be a resource internally (i.e. Staff) and externally (i.e. Institutions, retailers, etc.)

• In the absence of the Manager, present the review agenda and requests to the review committee

• Primary resource for the administrative process for the College Vault program

• Work with Managers to establish regular update calls/meetings and line reviews with licensees

• Ensure comprehensive notes are taken during meetings and be punctual in distributing prominent updates

• Knowledge of brand and market trends

• Engagement with the Marketing Department to ensure awareness of upcoming programs and coordinate introductions for initiatives with the licensees

• Oversee the account transition process internally (from licensing to SBM)

• Assist with royalty reporting errors

• Create the product development document for special programs to present to institutions

• Cross collaboration with Partnerships, Marketing, SBM, and Apparel

• Assist with Special Projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• 2+ years of customer service experience

• 2+ years of client facing experience

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite

• Experience within the retail and/or apparel industry a plus

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.