Director, Licensing

Tokyo - Japan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Director Licensing

Reports To:Senior Vice President Licensing Japan

Location:Tokyo Japan

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

The Role and What Youll Do:

IMG is seeking a Director Licensing Japanto work on our Licensing business based in the Tokyo office. Primary role involves new business development for brands including McDonalds Harley-Davidson and MOMA.

Development of new business new deals and contracts for the revenue growth to Licensing Division in Japan.
Negotiation and completion with new licensees for the growth of royalty revenue for the Division.
Execution of license agreements with new licensees and renewals.
Reporting and convincing licensors/brand clients to accept the business proposals.
Responsible for the projection and achieving the budget for the Division.
Structure and manage key strategic licensee partnerships and relationships for the establishment of core revenue income for the Division.
Development a cohesive sharply focused licensing plan for new/existing properties and brand clients.
Development synergies with the other new/existing licensing programs for the Division.
Drive divisions trade marketing plans and events initiate and enhance licensees marketing initiatives.
Work with divisions heads including SVP in developing short and long-term strategic direction for Licensing Division in Japan.

Management includes monitoring QC process analysis of sales performance for the brands and support for marketing efforts by licensees.
Support the sales executives for contract negotiation for new and renewal deals and respective legal processes with respective clients and IMG overseas offices.
Support marketing efforts based on marketing calendars by licensors in terms of creating marketing ideas and establishing processes.
Development of relationships with key retailers to implement unique and effective retail promotions for the said properties.
Development of synergies with the other new/existing licensing programs and staffs within the Division.

Work with divisions heads including SVP in developing short and long-term strategic direction for Licensing Division in Japan.

You Have These:

Minimum bachelors degree.
Fluent in English (TOEIC 880 or above) both speaking and writing.
Rich experience in licensing business and or retail business.
Rich knowledge in entertainment fashion apparel collectibles food and retail concessions.
Must have Consumer Product industry work experience.
Brand management or fashion background is preferable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organization skills ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Must be attentive and patient.
Not job-hopper but who has long careers in each company.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)

Dont meet every single requirement We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

IMG Licensing is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race gender identity disability age sexual orientation religion or belief.

Required Experience:

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Title: Director LicensingReports To:Senior Vice President Licensing JapanLocation:Tokyo JapanExempt/Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptThe Role and What Youll Do:IMG is seeking a Director Licensing Japanto work on our Licensing business based in the Tokyo office. Primary role involves new business development fo...