Tim Sears

Tim Sears is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in licensing and sales across various organizations. Currently serving as Licensing Manager at Kontoor Brands, Inc. since July 2021, Tim previously held roles such as Sales Director at Dependable Solutions, Inc., and Regional Director at Varsity Brands, where $11.2M in sales revenue was generated. Tim's tenure at Learfield Licensing Partners as General Manager saw the generation of $8.3M in royalty revenue while managing a startup division's P&L. Tim also excelled as Licensing Manager at Vineyard Vines, overseeing inbound licensing for prestigious properties and new product development. Earlier career experience includes work as Retail Marketing Manager at Collegiate Licensing Company, focusing on marketing programs that enhanced consumer engagement. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Sport Management from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.