Director, Business Development - Entertainment

Who We Are Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. It accelerates brands through a set of specialized businesses that combine powerful storytelling, premium content, unforgettable live experiences and global commerce. Through a network of more than 1,700 best-in-class licensees and strategic partners across 150 countries and expansive distribution, Authentic’s brands drive more than $36 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide. Authentic’s diversified portfolio spans more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers. Its roster includes Reebok, Champion, Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Kevin Hart, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, GUESS, Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Izod, Van Heusen, Dockers, Ted Baker, Hart Schaffner Marx, Vince, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Quiksilver, Spyder, Billabong, Volcom, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Prince, Sperry and Hunter. For more information, visit corporate.authentic.com . Follow Authentic on LinkedIn , Instagram and WeChat . Why Authentic You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our 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. What You’ll Do As the Director, Business Development Entertainment- EMEAI, you’ll be developing and executing strategies for expanding ABG’s base of licensing partnerships with a focus on the Entertainment portfolio. You'll be increasing the footprint of the company’s brands, and ultimately delivering top-line revenue for the organization in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. If you’re a strategic thinker with a creative spirit and are driven to win, we’d like to meet you. We’re proud to offer our BD Executives unlimited commission and are excited to welcome eager sellers to our team. What You’ll Be Working On Generate Qualified Leads Learn and understand ABG’s brand strategies. Research the market and identify new Entertainment licensing partners that map to your brand portfolio and meet ABG’s partner qualifications. Identify target contacts and decision makers inside target companies and establish contact via cold calling, email outreach, and other means, as necessary. Build and Manage Sales Pipeline: Continually drive prospects into leads through high-volume outbound sales activity. Utilise detailed discovery to learn about the prospect’s interests and capabilities. Partner with Business Development leadership and Brand Marketing to develop pitch decks that clearly align the brand value proposition with the prospect’s interests and capabilities. Drive the Licensing Deal to Close: Work in partnership with Brand Management and Business Development Leadership teams to develop business plans and formulate product licensing proposals. Lead and manage efficient and productive negotiations of deal terms, taking full ownership of the deal process. Assemble detailed term sheets with concise business terms. Work closely with legal counsel to draft licen…