As a Licensing Manager, you will need to master following:

• abide by business ethical code of conducts
• ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
• establish usage policies
• manage licensee portofolio
• manage licensing fees
• monitor compliance with licensing agreements
• negotiate rights of use

More generally, a licensing manager is also versed in:

• adhere to organisational guidelines
• apply company policies
• apply strategic thinking
• build business relationships
• carry out strategic research
• compare contractors' bids
• contract law
• develop licensing agreements
• financial capability
• handle financial transactions
• have computer literacy
• intellectual property law
• manage financial risk
• manage staff
• meet deadlines
• perform market research
• use different communication channels

It also helps to know the following:

• build rapport with people from different cultural backgrounds
• managing a business with great care
• employment law
• speak different languages
• teamwork principles