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About the Role

The Brand Manager, Japan will collaborate with a world-class team and network of industry partners to develop and implement a strategy to grow lifestyle and entertainment revenues, as well as generate awareness, relevancy, and growth for Authentic in Japan. This role is for a creative, strategic, seasoned Business Manager with licensing business development and marketing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the development and implementation of business processes that align with business strategies, planning, and vision.
• Develops and implements new tracking and reporting systems to streamline processes.
• Assists in tracking new licensing agreements and financials related to Japan licenses.
• Serves as the lead for special projects as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains internal policies and procedures for administrative activities.
• Implements work plans and initiatives.
• Supports the creation and management of budget projections, analyzing revenue, and coordinating all fiscal reporting activities.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to identify business operational opportunities and develop and implement solutions.
• Works closely with Finance, Legal, Marketing, PR, and other teams on cross-functional initiatives to drive Japan strategy and operations.
• Gathers and analyzes information from cross-functional teams to identify Japan-specific opportunities.
• Participates in business strategy discussions with cross-functional leadership in setting Japan-specific plans.
• Researches and analyzes business data for accuracy, trends, and variances to maximize business potential.
• Engages, inspires, and galvanizes the organization through operational and strategic projects that help drive business for the Japan-based team.
• Assists in overseeing the direction, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of licensing processes.
• Localizes materials, translating corporate communications, brand PR, and other materials from Japanese to English or English to Japanese as needed, using local market knowledge and experience.
• Collects new sources for, and creates and releases the Authentic Brands Group Japan Newsletter to partners and subscribers.
• Plans and manages internal (Authentic internal visitor) itineraries and external B2B events such as Key Partner Meetings and conventions.

Requirements

• A proactive storyteller with a global mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with brand and business teams to develop and execute against measurable goals.
• Strong lifestyle and entertainment / media relationships across the industries Authentic works with.
• Thorough knowledge of the Japan business and licensing landscape.
• Experience managing external partners, including licensees and agencies.
• Must be flexible to the needs of a global business and be available outside of regular working hours.

Skills

• Licensing business development
• Marketing
• Business management
• Communication
• Storytelling
• Global mindset
• Relationship management
• Business analysis
• Project management
• Budget management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Localization

Location

• Japan

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in licensing business development & marketing

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

About the Company

• Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment, and lifestyle platform.
• Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders.
• It is a digital-first, asset-light platform that sits at the intersection of culture, commerce, and technology.
• Authentic brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content, and unforgettable live experiences.
• Authentic has nearly 2,000 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, driving more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.
• Authentic offers access to resources and scale while leveraging innovative technology and a nimble environment.
• The team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of brands.
• Authentic fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage.
• Global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.
• Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

Equal Opportunity

• Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and values and embraces the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.
• For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact talent@authentic.com.