Authentic Brands Group

Director/VP Business Development, Europe Office

Job Title
Director/VP Business Development, Europe Office
Job ID
27208595
Location
London, 
Other Location
Description

Position: BD – Europe Location: Germany, London, Spain

An extraordinary opportunity for a talented and experienced executive to build a business from the ground up through Authentic Brands Group’s 50 plus brands.

Authentic Brands Group is a brand development, marketing, and entertainment company which owns a global portfolio of entertainment and lifestyle brands. Since the company’s inception in 2010, we have acquired and established 50 brands that span active, fashion, luxe, street and celebrity sectors. Across the portfolio of these brands we manage nearly 900 partnerships worldwide to generate close to 9 Billion dollars in retail sales annually. We not only look to develop the stories of each brand but also expand our portfolio and delve deeper worldwide. Our team at ABG act as the driving force in order to accomplish such business growth and we continue to attract, retain, develop, and seek out world- class talent across all departments. We currently have six global offices (NYC, Toronto, Shanghai, Taiwan, Mexico City, London) with other openings soon (L.A) in order to best service our brands and our company’s continual global expansion.

Primary Responsibilities:

  1. Responsible for generating leads, and executing new licensing deals.
  2. Responsible for partner outreach, and sales
  3. Assist with business development initiatives that are consistent with the company’s overall strategy
  4. Assist with revenue generation and review opportunities for business development across multiple channels
  5. Maintaining the knowledge necessary to make sales.
  6. Achieving sales quotas.
  7. Identifying target customers.
  8. Identifying key decision makers.
  9. Having meetings with potential clients to analyze their needs and present appropriate solutions.
  10. Negotiating license contracts.
  11. Market Research and Analysis on Business Development Initiatives
  12. Compiling lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads.
  13. Organizing brand materials to implement on business pitches and other initiatives
  14. Create & manage documents and presentations in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
  15. Assist in the coordination and organization of the business development team
  16. Analyze and track key business development data

Skills & Requirements:

  1. Experience in finance, business development, retail, or licensing.
  2. Retail and manufacturing relationships is a plus
  3. Must have a relentless drive to succeed, win business and close deals. Persistence is key.
  4. Must exhibit excellent attention to detail
  5. Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills
  6. Ability to operate effectively & efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision- making capability
  7. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint Strong organizational skills
  8. Must be highly motivated and able to multi-task
  9. Relevant internships or past experiences

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