Licensing Manager - THG Nutrition

Job Title: Licensing Manager 

Reporting to: Head of Licensing & Partnerships 

Company: THG Nutrition 

Location: THG HQ (WA15 0AF) Office based 

About THG Nutrition & Wellness: 

THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear. 

We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and empower those who want more. We break conventions, we’re a force for good, and we keep it real. These are the values that drive us through every day. 

Why be a Licensing Manager at THG?

As a Licensing Manager at THG Nutrition, you will be at the heart of one of the fastest-growing sectors in the health and wellness industry. With our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, you'll gain exposure to global licensing strategies, collaborate with industry-leading brands, and drive product growth across diverse markets. THG offers unparalleled career development opportunities, a dynamic work environment, and the chance to influence the future of our leading brands. Here, you will have the freedom to innovate, the support to grow, and the platform to make a real impact in a fast-paced, global company.

As Licensing Manager, you’ll:

• Manage key partner accounts, fostering strong and enduring relationships.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and licensors, coordinating bespoke communications and tasks.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of partners’ business strategies, objectives, and target growth markets.
• Drive the development and launch process for licensed products, collaborating closely with internal teams.
• Execute THG Nutrition's licensing strategy, ensuring alignment with New Product Development and brand teams.
• Oversee finance, royalty reporting, sales, and forecasting for partner accounts.

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Minimum 4 years of experience in licensing.
• Proven track record of managing high-level, global accounts, ideally within the licensing industry.
• Strong commercial mindset with exceptional negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of go-to-market strategies and marketing principles.
• Effective leadership, strategic thinking, and collaborative skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

What’s in it for me? 

Career Development 

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team. 
• Develop your expertise through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. 

Enhanced Leave 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us! 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.  
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave. 
• Buy back up to 3 days each year. 
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months. 

Wellbeing Support 

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP. 
• Access our in-house CBT therapist. 
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.  
• State-of-the-art on-site gym. 
• Access to our on-site physio. 

Other Perks 

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme. 
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.  
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands. 
• On-site staff shop. 
• Access to on-site barber 
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation. 
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. 

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive, and strongly encourage all candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. 

Please email talent@thg.com if you require any additional support or need to make any adjustments to our recruitment process. You don’t need to disclose your disability or condition, you just need to let us know what support you need or changes you need to make. If you’re not sure, we can work with you to explore the available options.