Partnerships & Licensing Manager

Fabletics•El Segundo, CA

1d•$90,000 - $112,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fabletics is currently looking for a Partnerships & Licensing Manager. The Partnerships & Licensing Manager will lead operational excellence across Fabletics’ licensing and partnership portfolio, ensuring programs run smoothly and efficiently. This role oversees day-to-day execution, including contract compliance, partner deliverables, and the processes that support scalable growth. Success in this position requires comfort navigating complexity, creating structure in ambiguous situations, and serving as a key connector between internal teams and external partners. A strong attention to detail, ownership mindset, and proactive approach to problem-solving are critical. As Fabletics continues to expand its network of collaborations, this role plays a vital part in maintaining operational rigor, upholding brand standards, and enabling long-term growth through consistent, high-quality execution. This role reports into the VP, Celebrity and Strategic Partnerships.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in partnerships, licensing, brand marketing, or related operational roles.
Proven experience managing contractual deliverables and multi-stakeholder programs.
Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex timelines.
High financial acumen with budget tracking and invoice processing experience.
Exceptional organizational skills and detail orientation.
Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Operational excellence & systems thinking
Cross-functional influence
Contract and compliance management
Executional discipline
Creative problem-solving
Financial rigor
Strong written and verbal communication

Nice To Haves

Experience with product seeding, influencer programs, or partnership activations preferred.
Ideal candidate brings foundational AI literacy, including experience using generative AI tools, and a proactive mindset to experiment with new technologies to drive productivity and innovation.

Responsibilities

Licensing & Partnership Operations Own day-to-day management of all active licensing programs.
Track and enforce contractual deliverables, ensuring full compliance across timelines, reporting, and brand standards.
Maintain centralized oversight of partner obligations and Fabletics commitments.
Anticipate operational risks and proactively escalate issues with recommended solutions.
Product Seeding Strategy Execution Execute end-to-end product seeding programs in alignment with partnership objectives.
Develop creative concepts that align with brand and partner strategy.
Build and maintain seeding lists in collaboration with Marketing, PR, and Brand teams.
Oversee kit production, packaging, and logistics to ensure timely, on-brand delivery.
Manage product orders and coordinate inventory allocation with Merchandising and Planning teams.
Financial & Administrative Management Process invoices and support accurate budget tracking across partnerships and licensing programs.
Monitor spend against approved budgets and flag variances proactively.
Support forecasting and reporting needs for partnership initiatives.
Timeline & Calendar Management Develop and maintain detailed partnership calendars and milestone trackers.
Ensure cross-functional alignment on key dates, launches, and deliverables.
Drive accountability across internal stakeholders to meet execution timelines.
Asset & Information Management Organize and maintain partnership assets, creative files, contracts, and documentation.
Ensure version control and accessibility across relevant stakeholders.
Build scalable systems to improve documentation and workflow efficiency.
Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as the operational liaison across Legal, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, Creative, and Supply Chain.
Translate strategic partnership goals into actionable workstreams.
Facilitate internal alignment meetings and maintain clear communication across teams.