Retail Licensing Coordinator

Company: FutureShirts, Inc.
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: The Futureshirts Team. Futureshirts exists to innovate for clients. FUTURESHIRTS is more than merchandise. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing creativity, kindness, and service through hard work for a common goal. Futureshirts seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries… At Futureshirts, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving merch business. Job Description The Retail Licensing Coordinator supports the execution and day-to-day management of retail licensing programs across mass market, specialty, and independent retail channels. This role acts as a key liaison between internal teams, licensors, licensees, distributors, and retail partners to ensure licensing agreements are executed accurately, approvals are managed efficiently, and licensed products align with brand standards and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects across creative, legal, and operational workflows while maintaining strong communication with external partners. Responsibilities Coordinate the setup, tracking, and maintenance of retail licensing agreements, amendments, and letters of authorization. Manage licensee onboarding documentation and maintain accurate records of licensed products, territories, terms, and expiration dates. Track licensing approvals, renewals, and compliance milestones to ensure contractual obligations are met. Coordinate product, artwork, and packaging approvals between licensors, licensees, and internal creative teams. Place retail orders in the production system. Ensure licensed products adhere to brand guidelines, quality standards, and retailer requirements. Organize and archive approved assets, style guides, and product documentation for internal and external use. Serve as a point of contact for licensees and distributors regarding approvals, timelines, and deliverables. Support retail placement initiatives by tracking product submissions, retail pitches, and placement timelines. Assist with resolving licensing issues, discrepancies, or questions in collaboration with legal, finance, and business development teams. Support royalty reporting processes by collecting sales data and coordinating with finance teams. Prepare internal status reports on licensing activity, approvals, and retail performance. Requirements: Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 1-3 years of experience in licensing, retail merchandising, brand management, or a related coordination role. Experience working with retail licensing, consumer products, or branded merchandise. Familiarity with licensing agreements, approvals workflows, and royalty structures. Experience coordinating with mass market or specialty retailers. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and document management systems. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position will work in our Nashville, Tennessee offices although fully-remote alternatives will be considered and is eligible for the current, standard company benefit program. For 2026 this includes health, dental, and vision insurance along with short-term and long-term disability and group life insurance. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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