Lead NBA and WNBA licensing partnerships in Canada, combining relationship management, business development, and strategic account oversight with one remote workday weekly.

The Manager, Licensing & Partnerships manages Canadian licensees and develops consumer products opportunities. The role also supports Global Partnerships accounts, coordinating marketing rights, activations, budgets, and deliverables. Success requires negotiation, financial forecasting, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration across licensing, marketing, legal, finance, brand, and events.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Canadian NBA and WNBA licensee relationships and performance

Negotiate renewals, royalty structures, and commercial licensing terms

Source new licensees and evaluate emerging revenue opportunities

Oversee partner rights, activations, budgets,



and contractual deliverables

Approve products, artwork, samples, and marketing materials

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and seven or more years' experience

Media, entertainment, licensing, marketing, retail, or sports experience

Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Financial planning, forecasting, and performance tracking experience

Robust communication, presentation, organization, and analytical skills

Apply licensing, partnership management, negotiation, and financial planning expertise across the NBA and WNBA consumer products portfolio in Canada.

📌 Senior Licensing Partnerships Manager Canada (Winnipeg)
🏢 National Basketball Association (NBA)
📍 Winnipeg