Melin Partnerships & Licensing Manager

Who We Are:

At melin we set out to create the most premium, highest quality headwear in the world. We believe that with more thought, time and care invested into how we make our products that we can extend the life of our hats and the adventures we take them on. We are looking to expand our internal family and are seeking one incredible human capable of excellence in a fast-paced work environment and eager to join an elite, yet small team of “A Players”. 

About the Role:

The Partnerships & Licensing Manager will serve as the operational backbone of melin’s growing collaborations division and will have experience in licensing and managing high value relationships. This role is designed for a high-energy professional who excels at balancing "the big picture" with "the tiny details”. You will manage a curated portfolio of key marketing partnerships projects, ensuring every brand interaction is seamless, professional, and high-impact. From managing sales operations and account setups to overseeing project timelines, your goal is to deliver a best-in-class experience for our partners while ensuring internal workflows remain efficient and scalable. You are the 'glue' between our high-level strategy and the physical product reaching the fan. You thrive in the details so our partners feel like they are part of the melin family.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Support the operational execution of melin’s licensing and partnership programs.

Serve as the operational point of contact for a portfolio of licensing and marketing partners.

Manage licensing submissions, including product concepts, marketing assets, and campaign materials.

Route submissions through internal Asana approval workflows with Creative, Design, Legal, and Brand teams.

Manage brand approvals and maintain organized records of all submitted and approved materials.

Track licensing agreements, renewal timelines, and key contractual milestones.

Track quarterly royalty and giveback reports for all licensing partners.

Work with Finance to ensure reported sales align with royalty payments and contractual guarantees.

Develop comprehensive project timelines, identify potential risks, and facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure every "melin x Partner" touchpoint is executed with excellence.

Coordinate with Creative, Legal, Product, Finance, and Operations teams to move partnerships from contract to launch.

Support partner onboarding, including account setup and contract documentation.

Maintain accurate partner records within CRM and project management systems.

Process partnership-related orders and product allocations.

Identify and resolve operational issues throughout the partnership lifecycle.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

​​Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of experience in partnerships, sports marketing, licensing, or brand operations.

Highly organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides); strong Excel skills preferred.

Experience with project management tools such as Asana required; familiarity with systems like Full Circle is a plus.

Self-motivated and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities.

Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Interest in or understanding of the sports, lifestyle, and cultural verticals melin operates in.

Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 plus opportunity for annual bonus; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position. 

Location & Office Structure: This is an in-office hybrid position, mandatory 4 days per week in office in San Clemente, with the option to work from home 1 day per week. Subject to change without notice as per company guidelines. This position will require you to travel domestically and internationally from time to time.

Benefits and Perks:

Complimentary meals provided 3x weekly

Generous product gift program and all brand discounts

Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands: melin, OluKai, Kaenon, Roark

Company bonus program

5 year and 10 year Milestone Anniversary travel gifts

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines

Company paid life insurance in accordance with plan guidelines

401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines

15 Days of PTO accrued annually, plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary, and 3 Floating Holidays per year

Paid beach and giveback days, bi-annual team building events and other in-person celebrations

Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin

Dog friendly office

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.