Funko Franchise Lead

3 weeks ago

Burbank, California, United States Funko Full time
About Funko

Funko is a leading entertainment company that brings pop culture to life through its diverse portfolio of brands and products. With a strong focus on innovation and creativity, we strive to deliver unique and engaging experiences for fans around the world.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Franchise Manager to join our team and drive the growth and expansion of our franchise business. As a key partner to our stakeholders, you will lead the development and implementation of franchise strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build strong relationships with our content partners, studios, and agencies.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute franchise strategies to drive business growth and expansion.
  • Lead communication with stakeholders, including Licensing, Merchandising, Product Development, Finance, PR, Marketing, DTC, Sales, and more.
  • Provide guidance to internal teams on licensor brand efforts, marketing implementation, and sales executions.
  • Lead and maintain internal franchise tools, trackers, hubs, and documentation across all IP, and distribute to cross-functional teams.
  • Align key cross-category initiatives and licensor priorities across Funko's entire family of brands.
  • Lead bi-annual business reviews with key licensor partners and inter-departmental stakeholders.
  • Work closely with IP Security team to track and message embargo information and documentation.
  • Build and foster strong relationships with content partners, studios, agencies, and clients.
  • Partner with Retail Marketing and Sales teams to develop plans and strategies for in-store merchandising and marketing efforts.
Requirements
  • 5-7 years of licensing/franchise experience.
  • Vast knowledge of licensing/franchise best practices.
  • Ability to interpret data, analytics, and consumer insights.
  • Tapped into pop culture and fandoms with an in-depth understanding of consumer affinities.
  • Demonstrated ability to think from a consumer lens.
  • Comfortable working in a highly matrixed environment.
  • Exceptional organizational skills.
  • Excellent people and management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
What We Offer

Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions. We provide a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. If you're passionate about delivering unique and engaging experiences for fans, we want to hear from you.

The estimated salary for this position is $67,725 - $72,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Compensation may vary outside of this range.

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