SVP, Head of Japan

The role

You will lead expansion efforts and manage the P&L for the Japan region. This includes developing business strategies, leading business development, and managing the Japan team and brand marketing.

What you will do

• Develop and lead Authentic's Japan strategy
• Manage the strategy and execution of a multi-billion-dollar business
• Develop and implement business plans to ramp up business development
• Position Authentic's brands competitively
• Work collaboratively with licensees on product, distribution, and marketing
• Formulate a development strategy to generate new business pipeline
• Source and recruit a business development team
• Lead and mentor the Japan team
• Own partner licensee relationships
• Manage daily operations of Japan

Required qualifications

• 15+ or more years' brand development and licensing experience in fashion, retail or celebrity, and entertainment
• Driven self-starter with executive-level leadership qualities
• Extensive hands-on experience leading business development, sales, brand management, marketing, and P&L management
• Decisive problem solver
• Experience working independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Understand the mechanics of the licensing business model
• Extensive network of contacts in the licensing and retail sectors in the Japan region
• Deep understanding of the market and consumers in the Japan region
• Bachelor's degree

Nice to have

• MBA

About the company

Authentic Brands Group is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. The company's portfolio includes brands such as Reebok, Champion, and GUESS.