Job Description

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has grown into America’s largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 51 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters.  The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world, and the Federation is committed to inspiring all people around our shared love of nature and wildlife by creating a welcoming and inclusive community representative of all Americans.  By respecting and valuing the diversity of connections to the natural world and wildlife, we work toward convening a powerful movement.  To support our mission we are currently seeking a Licensing & Partnerships Manager to join our team in Reston, VA, a suburb of Washington, DC.

In this role you will serve as one of the faces of the National Wildlife Federation’s brand and mission when engaging with partners and prospects.  You will report to the Head of Licensing & Partnerships and will be tasked with advancing the division’s partnership strategy and revenue goals.  This role is both operational and strategic, and includes elements of managing and optimizing revenues with existing partners as well as cultivating new partnerships.

Responsibilities:

Management of existing licensing and marketing partners, nurturing and stewarding these relationships and ensuring that all accounts are working at optimum levels.
Offer superior client services and support, providing a steady flow of communication, ideas and opportunities.
Identification and cultivation of prospective new business opportunities within our current portfolio of partners as well as with new partners in order to maximize business and revenue potential.
Operational duties include financial forecasting, development of marketing materials and sales presentations, and contract management.
Build a knowledge base of our clients’ business, organization and objectives.
Liaise and collaborate with other National Wildlife Federation divisions to ensure alignment with programming, marketing, finance, legal, magazines, and creative areas.
Monitor competitive brands and properties, and keep up to date on industry trends, retail environment, innovative practices and new marketing opportunities.
Assist with coordination of National Wildlife Federation presence at annual Licensing Show and attend other industry trade shows and meetings as needed.
Qualifications:

3 – 5+ years of licensing, corporate partnerships or business development experience in the non-profit, media, entertainment, consumer products industries, or related field.
Passion for National Wildlife Federation’s values and mission.
Strong customer service orientation and account management skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Commercial mind-set and a savvy negotiator.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to execute and follow-through; ability to work well under deadlines, oversee multiple projects and prioritize work effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal teams and external clients.
Demonstrated initiative, self-starter and target driven.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
B.A. or B.S in relevant field. MBA preferred, but not required.
Some travel required.
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.

The National Wildlife Federation offers excellent benefits, including 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, competitive compensation, and a family-friendly, flexible work environment.

We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world.  We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description, we support your application. If selected, a background check will be conducted.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time.

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