Wbdj - Senior Manager/or Manager, Category Management Of Licensing
Cable News Network Inc
Tokyo, Japan
Not specified (assumed flexible or hybrid based on the industry context).
10+ years related industry experience
5+ years sales experience with retailers
Strong negotiation and presentation skills
Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager for Category Management of Licensing in Tokyo, Japan. The role involves identifying business opportunities and managing relationships with licensees in the Toy and Home/Zacca categories, with a focus on negotiation and strategic growth
Job Summary
The role involves identifying business opportunities and selling licenses for the Warner Bros. Discovery content portfolio, specifically focusing on Toy and Home/Zacca categories.
Candidates will lead renewal negotiations with existing licensees and new deal negotiations while managing day-to-day relationships with retail and distribution partners.
The position requires developing rational strategies to grow the assigned category and collaborating with other business units to maximize 360-degree programs.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager for Category Management of Licensing in Tokyo, Japan. The role involves identifying business opportunities and managing relationships with licensees in the Toy and Home/Zacca categories, with a focus on negotiation and strategic growth.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years related industry experience
5+ years sales experience with retailers
Strong negotiation and presentation skills
Extensive knowledge of Japanese market
Character licensing business expertise
Nice-to-have
Multi-national company background
Good English communication skills
Interest in character business trends
Experience with mass and specialty retailers
Key Requirements
Minimum four-year college degree or international equivalent
Minimum 10 years background in related industry
Minimum 5 years sales experience with mass/specialty retailers
Minimum 5 years experience in character licensing or consumer products
Strong understanding of Japanese character business trends