Hardlines Licensing Associate

Title: Hardlines Licensing Associate
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2+ Years
Compensation: $75,000–$80,000 annually

About the Opportunity
TalentoHC is partnering with a client in the consumer products and licensing space seeking a Hardlines Licensing Associate to provide administrative and coordination support to its Hardlines Licensing team.
The role keeps the team's daily workflow organized by maintaining records and trackers, preparing reports and meeting materials, tracking agreements and deadlines, and coordinating licensee submissions.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Hardlines Licensing, this person will serve as a point of contact for routine licensee requests and work across the Licensing, Creative, Legal, Finance, Design, Retail, and Marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental files, trackers, calendars, licensee and contact lists, and reference materials
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentation materials, notes, and follow-up lists, and compile monthly reports using sales comparisons, forecasts, and quarterly updates supplied by the team
• Serve as a contact for routine licensee and business-partner requests, route questions to the appropriate team member, and track follow-up on business updates, payments, product development issues, and approval status
• Organize creative kickoff calls and working sessions between licensees and the Licensing and Creative teams, distributing materials and documenting action items
• Maintain contract compliance trackers for expiration dates, signatures, amendments, and insurance documents, and provide weekly status updates to the Licensing and Legal teams
• Prepare draft Letter of Intent forms, One-Time Authorization requests, and amendment requests for team review
• Review incoming line lists and licensee submissions for required information before routing them through the Clipboard system, and maintain submission trackers and product development calendars
• Gather sales projections for the Licensing and Finance teams, assist with quarterly sales verification, and support logistics for meetings, trade shows, and industry events, including the Licensing Show

• 2+ years of administrative, coordinator, consumer products, licensing, sales support, marketing support, or related experience preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; experience with data entry, reporting tools, and shared document systems is helpful
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and accuracy
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a service-oriented approach to supporting colleagues and external partners
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, adapt to changing team needs, and handle business information with discretion
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for meetings, trade shows, and team support
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, or a related field preferred

Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $75,000–$80,000 annually

About TalentoHC

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TalentoHC is a global executive search and human capital consulting firm helping organizations build high-performing leadership teams that drive growth and transformation. The firm partners with companies across industries including technology, aviation, hospitality, media, and professional services to identify and place senior leaders who shape organizational strategy. Through a human capital-centric approach, TalentoHC supports organizations navigating leadership change, strengthening talent strategy, and building teams capable of delivering long-term enterprise value.

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TalentoHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.