Director, Business Development, Lifestyle - Japan

Authentic Brands Group
Tokyo
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Business Development & PartnershipsExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Communication","Strategic thinking","Leadership","Sales"]

Director-level role leading strategy to expand licensing partnerships in Japan for Authentic Brands Group. You will generate leads, build a robust sales pipeline, negotiate and close licensing deals, and manage overall sales performance with uncapped commission. Requires 8+ years in licensing-based BD in Lifestyle/Beauty/Fashion markets in Japan and a bachelor’s degree; frequent collaboration with Brand Management and Leadership.

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Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group
7 months ago

Director, Business Development, Lifestyle - Japan

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Job Summary

Director-level role leading strategy to expand licensing partnerships in Japan for Authentic Brands Group. You will generate leads, build a robust sales pipeline, negotiate and close licensing deals, and manage overall sales performance with uncapped commission. Requires 8+ years in licensing-based BD in Lifestyle/Beauty/Fashion markets in Japan and a bachelor’s degree; frequent collaboration with Brand Management and Leadership.
Location: Tokyo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Development & Partnerships
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Generate and manage Qualified Leads for licensing partnerships in Japan.
  • •Build and manage the Sales Pipeline with high-volume outbound activity and discovery to align brand value with partner interests.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years experience in new business development in licensing for Lifestyle, Beauty, Fashion markets in Japan.
  • •Experience in full-cycle sales from lead generation through closing the deal.
  • •Have knowledge and understanding of licensees and product categories.
  • •Possess an eager demeanor with a fearless and professional drive to win; substantial cold calling and other forms of outreach are required.
  • •Success at negotiating licensing contracts, creatively developing new business ideas.
Experience:8+ yearsLicensingLifestyleRetailBranding
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NegotiationCommunicationStrategic thinkingLeadershipSales
Languages:EnglishJapanese

Company Brief

Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group is a brand management company that acquires, develops, and markets consumer and lifestyle brands across fashion, footwear, and entertainment through licensing, wholesale, and retail partnerships.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 2010
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