Licensing Co Ordinator - Intern Woking, England
Job description
The Challenge
In this role you will support in delivering the day to day management of key licensees and general
operations of the department.
Working within the fast-paced world of professional sport the team is dynamic and you will need to
be motivated and resourceful. Establishing excellent internal and external relationships with clear
communication is critical to our success.
The Team
You’ll join the Licensing and Merchandise Team reporting to the Manager, Core Lines, Licensing.
While you’ll have a focus on specific categories, you’ll also collaborate with those working on
other categories and cross Group with our Automotive colleagues to drive innovation, learning,
sustainable integration and broader development.
You will work extremely closely with all other areas of Marketing to deliver comprehensive licensing
programs to market including Brand, Creative, Fan Engagement and Comms.
Building and maintaining excellent, collaborative, working relationships wi8th colleagues, partners,
key stakeholders and suppliers is key strong relationships with external
Your Day to Day
You’ll spend your time:
Licensee support
- Support the Licensing Manager over partners in Headwear, Apparel, Footwear and Luggage
- Organise and assist with meeting arrangements and agendas
- Assist in the planning of product ranges for each season
- Assist with collation of assets to provide to licensees
- Assist with the approval of designs and product samples in line with brand guidelines
- Organise and support product approvals
Ensure clear, accurate and detailed verbal and written direction and feedback is given to
licensees / suppliers within the required time frames
- Maintain detailed licensed product approval databases with relevant licensees
- Detail and maintain the Marketing a product launch calendar against relevant licensees
- Liaise with digital, comms and marketing team on the provision of relevant assets for
marketing and promotion
- Maintain accurate and up to date product critical paths across all partners
- Provide weekly critical path and delivery report management and updates
- Assist with royalty reporting reporting
- Carry out relevant product reviews and market analysis keeping up with trends and new
product launches
Admin support
- Process relevant purchase order raising
- Data management and update of team documents for weekly review
- Assist with department projects
- Organise and schedule department meetings
- Organize meetings at MTC and possibly at suppliers’ offices when necessary. Minute key
points in a timely manner.
- Manage general administrative duties within role requirements
Your Story
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Excellent IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong numeracy skills
- High level of attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and handle multiple on-going projects.
- A well organised and proactive work approach
Personal Attributes:
- Interest in Sports Merchandise, marketing and branding.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and handle multiple on-going projects.
- Highly organised with a keen eye for detail.
- Desire to learn and develop within a small and growing team.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated with the ability to show initiative.
- Team Player
- Flexible
What can McLaren offer?
We strive to provide a fun, innovative, collaborative and open culture where everyone’s input is welcome, and everyone feels part of our achievements. We work hard to create a culture of continuous improvement and support this with a proactive approach to management and personal development.
McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre on the edge of Woking. Our large campus includes a gym, swimming pool, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park land. MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 32min train ride.
We encourage hybrid working patterns to give you options to balance your home life and hobbies with your work, and offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.
