Company overview:
A global leader in talent management and sports marketing, this company specializes in representing top athletes, entertainers, and brands. It offers comprehensive services including contract negotiation, marketing strategy, and brand development, helping clients maximize their commercial and professional potential. With a strong international presence, the firm operates across multiple sectors, connecting talent with opportunities worldwide.
Responsibilities:
Drive new business development, deals, and contracts to increase revenue for the Licensing Division in Japan.
Negotiate with and secure new licensees to grow royalty income, including executing license agreements and renewals.
Present business proposals and gain approval from licensors and brand clients.
Project and achieve the Division’s budget, managing key strategic partnerships to establish core revenue streams.
Develop a focused licensing strategy for both new and existing properties and brand clients, creating synergies across programs.
Lead trade marketing plans and events, supporting licensees’ marketing initiatives.
Collaborate with senior leadership on short- and long-term strategic direction for the Licensing Division.
Oversee quality control, analyze sales performance, and support marketing efforts by licensees.
Assist sales executives with contract negotiations, renewals, and associated legal processes, coordinating with overseas offices.
Build relationships with key retailers to implement effective, unique retail promotions.
Qualifications:
Minimum bachelor’s degree.
Fluent in English (TOEIC 880+), both written and spoken.
Extensive experience in licensing and/or retail business.
Strong knowledge of entertainment, fashion, apparel, collectibles, food, and retail concessions.
Experience in the consumer products industry; brand management or fashion background preferred.
Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Attentive, patient, and demonstrates career stability.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).