Director, Licensing & Business Development

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. Why Iconic Images x Authentic If you love working with photographers and have a keen interest in music, film, fashion and celebrity, especially artists who worked in the 1960s-1970s, Iconic Images holds millions of images from nearly 40 photographers with an eye towards expansion. Iconic Images is a company dedicated to working with fine-art photographers with all aspects of their art. From fine-art print sales to editorial licensing, licensing, merchandising and publishing, Iconic Images strives to bring photographic archives to the forefront. Iconic Images is owned by Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a brand development, marketing and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global media, entertainment and lifestyle brands. What You’ll Do As Director, Licensing and Business Development, you’ll be developing and executing strategies for expanding Iconic Images base of licensing partnerships, utilising owned and represented photographic archives ultimately delivering top-line revenue for the organisation. As a Director, you will also have the opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing department, including growth opportunities within the department. 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 licensors to our team. Key Responsibilities: Generate Qualified Leads Learn and understand Iconic Images photographic archives Research the market and identify new licensing opportunities that map to Iconic Images photographic portfolio. Identify target contacts and decision makers inside target companies and establish contact via cold calling, email outreach, and other means, as necessary. Secure new de…