Senior Manager Global Licensing

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience and create. As a Senior Manager Global Licensing  you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you..

About the job

In collaboration with the Head of Licensing, the Senior Manager will lead, coordinate, and oversee license relationships, driving the development and expansion of the licensing business. This 360° role ensures alignment between licensees and licensors while safeguarding Swarovski’s interests and ensuring successful category implementation.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the implementation of the Global Licensing strategy to drive brand and commercial success
• Develop 360° activation plans, including budget monitoring, briefing assets/materials, and managing the approval process
• Manage and guide partner relationships, focusing on commercial and marketing activations
• Leverage partnerships effectively to maximize their contribution to strategic goals, from optimizing merchandising portfolios to executing marketing initiatives
• Ensure efficient operations by managing systems, processes, and timely execution through precise project management
• Monitor licensing category performance to ensure contract compliance and analyze financial results to identify opportunities or address discrepancies proactively
• Prepare and analyze royalty income reports and provide monthly/quarterly licensing activity updates
• Collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners, building strong relationships at all organizational levels

About you

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:

• A university or master’s degree, preferably in business economics, business administration, management, or marketing
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in luxury/premium brand marketing and licensing roles, with mandatory experience in Beauty/Fragrance
• Proven expertise in licensing, brand management, and maximizing partnership value
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills, combined with financial acumen
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude and a creative, flexible approach to navigating complexity and finding solutions that drive mutual value
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders across departments, geographies, and organizational levels
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of another language is a plus

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Swarovski products discounts
• Full coverage of accident insurance
• Attractive pension fund conditions
• Well-being offers available on-site
• Employee canteen with buffet

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.