FC Barcelona Licensing & Product Merchandising internship

Descripción de la oferta

Direct reporting line into the FC Barcelona Merchandising (FCBM) General Manager, and indirect reporting into Global Licensing Manager and Product Merchandising Managers. We are looking for a bright and dynamic individual with a diverse background and able to multitask. The main objective for the position is to support Licensing managers in establishing commercial licensing agreements, supporting & optimizing product approval processes, and assist in the project management process for General Management.

Key responsibilities:

· Licensing : Proactively research the market looking for prospects to cover new product categories and to renew current licensing contracts. Provide feedback to licensing proposals, review business plans, and meet with potential partners. Monitor current licensing contract expiration dates and kick off renewal process. Analyze and claim for pending sales reports from current clients. Detect sales leading to excess royalty payments. Manage security hologram control and make sure hologram quantities match with sales results.
· Product Merchandising: Provide support to the product approval team with the key responsibility to coordinate the sampling process (receive pre-production & final samples & quality control). Create product reports to identify gaps & opportunities in FCB product line. Together with the licensing team, analyze licensee's performance to optimize approvals productivity. Lastly, support Marketing initiatives within the Product Team, i.e.: materials, Club Magazine, Licensing magazines, Licensees marketing packages.
· General Management: Assist FCBM GM in preparing for project management process in a transition project with FC Barcelona. This entails preparing presentations, tracking work stream & project team task, and documenting meetings.

Perfil buscado

·  Multitasking, Organizational & Project Management skills
·  Proactiveness and Enthusiastic attitude
·  Team player and flexibility in working with several stakeholder in an international environemnt
·  Analytical skills
·  IT skills (excel and power point mainly)
·  Eager to develop new skills and quick learner
·  High English level (written & oral)
·  Consumer & market trend knowledge will be valued