Coordinator, Partnerships

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 ever-evolving 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:

• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, licensees, and retailers in assigned conference or region
• Support Partner Services Manager and university partners to develop, maintain, and accomplish goals/objectives specific to each client’s needs
• Communicate effectively to university partners regarding collegiate licensing initiatives, trends, systems, and programs
• Assist in the development and execution of business plans with clients to increase revenue opportunities
• Assist in the development and execution of marketing and retail promotions of licensed product
• Assist in the management of university trademark enforcement and contract compliance programs
• Coordinate account management of university partners in conjunction with appropriate CLC staff
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports on various licensing topics to university partners
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Always represent the company in a professional manner

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage travel expenses effectively and handle travel planning
• Ability to handle confrontation in a professional manner
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree, or equivalent work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience presenting to large groups, executives, or senior administrators preferred
• Must demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Nights and weekends will be required occasionally
• Prefer a passion for college sports