SVP, Head of Japan & South Korea

Authentic Brands Group
Seoul, Tokyo
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Strategic thinking","Negotiation","Mentoring"]

As SVP, Head of Japan & South Korea, lead Authentic Brands Group’s expansion in Japan and Korea, owning P&L, driving strategy, and overseeing brand licensing, marketing, and operations. Build and mentor a high-performing regional team, manage licensee relationships, and align regional efforts with corporate leadership to accelerate brand growth and retail presence in the region.

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Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group
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SVP, Head of Japan & South Korea

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Job Summary

As SVP, Head of Japan & South Korea, lead Authentic Brands Group’s expansion in Japan and Korea, owning P&L, driving strategy, and overseeing brand licensing, marketing, and operations. Build and mentor a high-performing regional team, manage licensee relationships, and align regional efforts with corporate leadership to accelerate brand growth and retail presence in the region.
Location: Seoul, Tokyo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and lead Authentic’s Japan and South Korea strategy, including multi-billion-dollar planning, forecasting, and analysis to inform growth and efficiency
  • •Source, recruit, and lead a business development team to prospect, qualify, and close new licensing and direct-to-retail deals
  • •Oversee brand and marketing management, including licensee relationships, brand standards, and budget/P&L management
  • •Coordinate with corporate leadership to align regional initiatives and drive expansion in the region
  • •Mentor and lead the regional team, ensuring talent development, training, and performance feedback

Key Requirements

  • •Have 15+ or more years’ brand development and licensing experience in fashion, retail or celebrity, and entertainment
  • •Be a driven self-starter with executive-level leadership qualities
  • •Have extensive hands-on experience leading all aspects of a business operation including business development and sales, brand management and marketing, and P&L management
  • •Be a decisive problem solver with the ability to assess situations quickly, consider options, and choose a path forward
  • •Have earned a bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
Experience:FashionRetailCelebrityEntertainment
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStrategic thinkingNegotiationMentoring
Languages:English

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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