Senior Director, Retail Business Development - Entertainment

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who We Are </strong></p> <div>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 $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>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.</div> <div> <p>For more information, visit<a href="https://corporate.authentic.com/"> corporate.authentic.com</a>. Follow Authentic on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareauthentic/"> LinkedIn</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/authentic/"> Instagram</a> and<a href="https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/6lc-dB-5KdB7izDV2-4HQA"> WeChat</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div> <p><strong>Why Authentic</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <p>The Senior Director, Retail Business Development will act as a business development and relationship manager with retailers in the EMEAI region, working across the Entertainment portfolio. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining business initiatives with key retailers with and on behalf of our licensing partners; working closely with our Brand Management team to ensure retail development efforts align to the overall strategy of each brand. You will support the day-to-day needs of existing licensee partnerships, onboard new retailer partners, manage relationships and create business opportunities, including DTR or Direct-to-Retail licensing opportunities. You will work closely with the Business Development and Brand teams along with our Marketing, Finance and Legal teams to create innovative strategies that support our rapid growth.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Be Working On</strong></p> <ul> <li>Establish retail relationships to assist our wholesale licensee partners to facilitate the growth, introduction,