<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>This role will support the growth and management of Authentic’s character IP portfolio in China, with responsibilities spanning both Business Development and Brand Management. If you’re a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of IP and a creative, commercial mindset, we’d like to meet you.</p> <p>The ideal candidate combines a strong commercial mindset with hands-on character IP and licensing experience. You will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, driving licensing deals from prospecting through closing, and managing partnerships after signing to ensure successful execution and long-term growth.</p> <p>You will also support the development and execution of brand strategies in China, working closely with licensees, retailers, marketing partners and internal teams to build culturally relevant and commercially successful programs for our character IP portfolio.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>What You'll Be Working On</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Business Development & Partnership Growth</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop new licensing and commercial opportunities for Authentic’s character IP portfolio in China across relevant product categories, retail channels and strategic collaborations.</li> <li>Leverage an established industry network to proactively identify and introduce high-quality prospective licensees, retailers, brands and strategic partners.</li> <li>Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified business opportunities aligned with each IP’s brand strategy and commercial objectives.</li> <li>Identify key decision makers, establish relationships and develop compelling partnership proposals tailored to prospective partners.</li> <li>Lead the licensing deal process from initial discussion through proposal, commercial negotiation, term sheet and contract execution.</li> <li>Work closely with internal Business Development, Legal, Finance and Brand teams to structure commercially attractive and strategically appropriate partnerships.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to expand existing partnerships into new categories, channels, programs or collaborations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Brand Strategy & Brand Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support the development and execution of China market strategies for assigned character IPs, translating global brand direction into locally relevant commercial opportunities and activations.</li> <li>Develop a strong understanding of each IP’s positioning, target consumer, storytelling, style guidelines and key brand priorities.</li> <li>Serve as a key day-to-day contact for assigned licensees and partners following deal execution.</li> <li>Guide licensees on brand positioning, style guidelines, product direction, marketing initia