Licensing and Merchandise Manager

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Licensing and Merchandise Manager focused on Japan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead licensing and merchandise projects in Japan, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks are met
• Manage communications with partners and vendors, building relationships and resolving challenges
• Track and analyze trends in Japan to identify new opportunities for merchandise and licensing

Required Qualifications

• Fluency in both Japanese and English
• At least 3 years of experience in licensing, contract negotiation, and merchandise development
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience
• Solid understanding of Japan's media, consumer product, or entertainment markets