Director of Retail Development and LBE
Director of Retail Development and LBE
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$ 130000 - 150000
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About Our Company
VIZ Media has been bringing the finest in manga anime and global entertainment to English-speaking fans across the world for nearly 40 years. From classic series like Dragon Ball Sailor Moon and Naruto to current hits like My Hero Academia Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man we continue to offer the best in action romance fantasy and adventure stories for fans of all ages.
Our critically acclaimed manga graphic novels and books have won Eisner YALSA and Hugo awards and are available in both print and digital editions and our premier catalog of anime titles can be seen on TV and via streaming and digital download as well as in collectible Blu-ray and DVD sets at major retailers.
Learn more about VIZ Media anime and manga .
Job Summary
VIZ Media the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime (Japanese comics and animation) is looking for a Director of Retail Development and Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) to join our CPG Licensing & Promotions team. The Director of Retail Development and LBE will manage and expand VIZs retail presence representing the best in anime manga and iconic brands. In collaboration with retail and LBE partners (specialty fashion pop culture/entertainment retail Target Walmart Amazon etc.) this role will pitch and execute immersive and engaging retail programs that align with VIZs CPG portfolio including NARUTO Rilakkuma Doraemon BLEACH and more. Additionally this position will oversee location-based entertainment with a focus on tentpole licenses including fan-focused attractions events and experiences.
What youll do:
- Execute retail rollout strategies to expand global consumer product goals and revenue growth
- Foster relationships with key retail partners emerging accounts and LBE disruptors to bring Asian pop culture to global communities
- Pitch and secure multi-brand retail statements that spotlight VIZs iconic IPs and streamline the licensed product process
- Drive retail marketing campaigns for broader visibility recognition and engagement
- Serve as key liaison between external partners and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and seamless execution
- Compile retail selling reports from retailers to track and review performance
- Represent the VIZ CPG department at major conventions summits and partner forums to cultivate new relationships and partnerships and gather new ideas and intel
- Strategize transformative LBE initiatives that create tentpole moments across our key franchises and build immersive worlds that deepen fan engagement
- Create sales presentations/pitch decks manage portfolio updates build programs and execute on go-to-market plans
In addition to these responsibilities performs other activities as assigned.
The ideal candidate has:
- 10-15 years of relevant licensing and marketing experience in a retail sales function
- Substantial connections/networks across fashion pop culture entertainment mass retail and e-commerce with an understanding of the global consumer product/retail landscape
- Track record of pitching leading and executing successful retail program campaigns
- Experience tracking royalties and budgets and forecasting opportunities and prospects
- High attention to detail and with comfort managing multiple projects and priorities at once
- Passion for building and maintaining client and other professional relationships
- Proficiency with Google Suite (Slides & Sheets) Microsoft Office (PowerPoint) Canva and Keynote. Knowledge of Asana My Media Box and other Project management software is a plus!
- Knowledge of anime/manga is a PLUS
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing Business Administration or other relevant field from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position
Work Environment & Schedule
Location: The Director of Retail Development and LBE position is open to candidates within the State of California. If local to the San Francisco Bay Area the candidate should expect to work onsite at least once per week. Business travel is expected for this role and candidates must be able to travel as needed.
Schedule: This is a Regular Full-Time position (40 hours per week) with core hours of 10 am to 4 pm with some flexibility as needed.
Compensation: $00 annually depending on experience with additional variable compensation
VIZ Media offers the following benefits to its eligible employees:
- Partially subsidized Health Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) savings plan including employer matching
- Flexible Spending health and dependent care
- Commuter stipend for in-office work
- Life Insurance/AD&D/STD/LTD
- Legal & ID Theft insurance
- Group Pet insurance rates
- Paid holidays vacation and sick time - plus your birthday is a holiday!
- Philanthropy program including paid time off for volunteer work
- Wellness program including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement
- Full time casual dress
- Flexible work hours
As part of a multi-media entertainment company employees may be subjected to work-related content such as: sexually explicit images nudity and graphic violence. Applicants should be willing to work with this type of content.
VIZ Media is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race color ethnicity ancestry national origin religion sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age disability veteran status genetic information marital status or any legally protected status.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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