Licensing Executive, Retail
London, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- In office
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Eligibility
- Professionals with experience or knowledge in retail, licensing, merchandising or consumer products who are comfortable managing approvals, reporting and cross-functional coordination. Applicants should be based in or able to work onsite in London, England, United Kingdom. A bachelor’s degree or eq…
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Job description
Role summary
Formula 1 is looking for a Licensing Executive, Retail to help translate the brand into compelling products that strengthen fan connection and support commercial growth across international markets. The position focuses on guiding product development from early concepts through to marketplace performance, ensuring items stay true to brand standards while also appealing to consumers. A major part of the role is supporting a strategic global licensee that handles the brand’s apparel and accessories business.
Formula 1 describes itself as a sport and entertainment organisation that combines innovation, technology and global reach. The team behind the scenes covers many disciplines, including engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing and communications.
Main duties
- Provide daily support to a major apparel and accessories licensee, coordinating activity across internal teams, product schedules and marketing planning.
- Take ownership of product approval workflows from start to finish, working with the licensee to keep products aligned with brand guidelines, consistent in execution and high in quality.
- Work with outside brand partners and collaborators to help deliver product collaboration launches.
- Create sell-in tools and use trend insight to support commercial growth.
- Keep databases and reporting tools current, maintain trackers, and assist with revenue and forecasting updates.
What the role calls for
The ideal candidate is expected to be an effective communicator who can build trust with colleagues and external partners. The role also suits someone who stays organised while balancing several priorities in a busy environment, pays close attention to detail, and follows a structured approach to delivery. A proactive, team-oriented mindset is important, along with a genuine interest in retail, product and sport.
Skills and experience
- Background or working knowledge in retail, licensing, merchandising or consumer products.
- Confidence managing product approvals, timelines and multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Ability to interpret data and turn it into commercial insights and trends.
- Experience using reporting tools, data sets and internal systems such as Salesforce, BrandComply or similar platforms.
- Understanding of wholesale and direct-to-consumer business models is preferred.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification is preferred, but it is not essential for success in the role.
Benefits
- Private healthcare cover.
- Dental care support.
- Four Grand Prix paddock passes each season.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus other family planning policies.
- Free staff shuttle service to and from nearby train stations around Biggin Hill.
- Complimentary healthy snacks in the office.
- Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill offering breakfast and lunch.
- 25 days of annual leave, 8 bank holiday days, and a Christmas period office closure.
- Learning and development support, including the option to request training for the role.
- Discounts on Formula 1 merchandise.
- Discounts on Formula 1 experiences such as F1 Arcade and F1 Drive.
- Access to the Perkbox benefits portal and additional rewards.
Division
Commercial