Date Posted
March 07, 2019
Company
THINK450
Job Location
New York, United States of America
Type of Employment
Full-time
About the Company
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA’s mission is to ensure that the rights of NBA players are protected and that every conceivable measure is taken to assist players in maximizing their opportunities and achieving their goals, both on and off the court.
Whether it is negotiating a collective bargaining agreement, prosecuting a grievance on a player’s behalf or counseling a player on benefits and educational opportunities, the NBPA advocates on behalf of the best interest of all NBA players.
As a result of the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement with the NBA, NBPA retained their own group Licensing Rights, effective July 1st, 2017. As such, NBPA has established, a for-profit Licensing and Marketing subsidiary wholly owned by NBPA, called THINK450, the innovation engine of the NBPA
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position will work closely with the EVP and VP, Licensing in leading the digital products category. This individual will be responsible for managing the day to day product development of existing digital licensees such as 2K and EA, and various other mobile gaming licensees and will play a key role in identifying new digital and technology-based licensees to drive maximum revenue growth to support company financial goals. The ideal candidate will be able to lead multiple digital initiatives globally. They will be a strategic thinker, collaborator, and have a track record of success in consumer product licensing, both domestic and international.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
●Serve as the day to day business and creative contact for the portfolio of various global licensees and work closely with them to develop and launch NBA Player products into the digital marketplace. Ensure that the product quality meets all industry standards and NBA player brand requirements.
●Identify new digital licensing partners and product categories. Research, pitch and negotiate deals for new contracts. Explore both traditional and non-traditional opportunities in the digital and technology space.
●Work closely with licensees to develop appropriate marketing activities for digital product launches which align with company objectives.
●Ensure licensee compliance of all contractual terms (i.e. adhering to payment schedules, approval procedures, meeting key marketing terms).
●Work with THINK450 legal on all matters relating to the licensing of NBA Player rights to third party manufacturers including contract negotiation and the policing of unofficial licenses goods in the marketplace.
●Collaborate effectively across the organization and garner support from internal teams to support business needs.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
●MUST have 5-7 years of video game and/or mobile game consumer product licensing experience
●Experience in the full product development life cycle of gaming/digital products
●Command of retail math and analyzing sales data
●Savvy executive with experience in dealing with conflict resolution
●A strong cultural fit with a collaborative style
●BA/BS degree required, MBA preferred
●Proficient in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
●Travel required
Salary
90000
How to Apply
Please email resume to careers@think450.com and put the job in the subject line.