Description
What You'll Be Working On:
- Generate Qualified Leads: Research the market and identify prospective new licensing partners that map to your brand portfolio and meet Authentic's partner qualifications.
- Build and Manage Sales Pipeline: Continually drive prospects into leads through high-volume outbound sales activity. 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: Lead and manage efficient and productive negotiations of deal terms, taking full ownership of the deal process.
- Sales Management: Manage productive and goal-oriented deal processes. Prepare accurate sales forecasts per ABG’s sales reporting process.
Compensation: Sales Executives are eligible for Authentic's Uncapped Commission Plan.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in new business development in licensing for Lifestyle, Beauty, and Fashion markets in Greater China.
- Experience in full-cycle sales from lead generation through closing the deal.
- Have knowledge and understanding of licensees and product categories.
- Success at negotiating licensing contracts, creatively developing new business ideas.
- Able to partner closely with licensees to understand their business needs and explore opportunities for growth.
- Understand licensing sales successes and challenges, key retail accounts, development plans, and strategy.
Posted By:
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic)
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment, and lifestyle platform. As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved intellectual properties in the world, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders.
A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce, and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content, and unforgettable live experiences. Together with nearly 2,000 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic's brands drive more than $38 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.
A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce, and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content, and unforgettable live experiences. Together with nearly 2,000 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic's brands drive more than $38 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.