Licensing Manager

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 The Brand Manager, Japan will collaborate with a world-class team and network of industry partners to develop and implement a strategy to grow our lifestyle and entertainment revenues, as well as generate awareness, relevancy and growth for Authentic in Japan. If you are a creative, strategic, seasoned Business Manager with licensing business development and marketing experience, we’d like to meet you! What you’ll be working on Manages developing and implementing business processes that align with the business strategies, planning, and vision. Develop and implement new tracking and reporting systems to streamline processes. Assist 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 coordination of all fiscal reporting activities. Collaborates with internal and external partners to identify business operational opportunities and develop and implement solutions. Work closely with Finance, Legal, Marketing, PR, and other teams on cross-functional initiatives to drive Japan strategy and operations. Gather and analyze information from cross-functional teams to identify Japan specific opportunities Participate in business strategy discussions with cross-functional leadership in setting Japan specific plans. Research and analyze business data for accuracy, trends, and variances to maximize business potential. Engage, inspire and galvanize the organization through operational and strategic projects that help drive business for the Japan based team. Assist…