Licensing Manager Lifestyle Fashion, Japan

JOB OVERVIEW The Licensing Manager Lifestyle-Fashion is responsible for developing and executing a long-term business strategy for the Japan Lifestyle category that leverages the richness of NBCUniversal’s entertainment content (past & present) to build a sustainable business that achieves annual revenue targets. He/she will be responsible for identifying the best licensees to partner with, negotiating agreements, driving innovative and quality product ranges, providing Japan specific input into Global deals, accurate quarterly forecasting and promoting retail sell-in of ranges. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Category and licensee management: Category management of Fashion Apparel and Fashion accessories Work closely with the Japan Lifestyle Fashion and Living Senior manager along with the Lifestyle team and to develop and execute long-term growth strategies for the fashion apparel and accessory category Assist retail sales, licensee operated e-commerce, pop up shop and DTR operation and to also seek for new business initiatives within the Fashion category Identify licensing opportunities and fill market gaps across the category considering age, segment, market, channel and franchise Lead contract negotiations for key licensees, analyze and vet business plans and brand manage to ensure contract deliverables are met throughout the term Accountable for day-to-day management of key licensees including business reviews Determine where Direct Sourcing, DTR or other business models could enhance our business and negotiate/manage details liaising with the Design Manager Partner with the creative team to drive quality and champion innovation in product development ensuring lines are commercially viable for Japan and meeting retailer needs Ensure timely product approvals in line with industry needs Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, competitors, business opportunities, threats and dynamics for category and key licensees Work on the creation of targeted presentations to pitch, support or launch licensing programs or specific category areas Attendance and presentation participation in licensee/partner presentations Regular attendance of trade shows and social industry functions where applicable – Licensee Trade shows, Interior life show Finance and Business Planning: Fiscal responsibility to include annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting Analyze business performance across category by licensee and retailer and develop growth objectives and strategies Brand and Content Management: Support brand marketing initiatives including the development and execution of category plans Define and integrate licensees within wider brand and marketing plans Retail Development: Develop and maintain relationships with key buyers and decision makers across Japan retail Maintain knowledge of key seasonality and buying cycles of retailers Strategy: Provide input and execute strategy set for the fashion category, ensuring to align with the larger franchise strategy Develop line and segmentation strategy for key licensees, maintaining a three- year roadmap, driving innovation and quality Manage a portfolio of licensees to grow the CP business. Critically evaluate the licensee base to ensure we have the right number of partners and best in category overall