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Associate - Merchandise licensing sales (Latin/South America)

Job title: Associate - Merchandise licensing sales (Latin/South America)
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Culver City
Specialisation: Entertainment
Salary: USD 19 - 30 (Hourly)
Reference: PR/086427
Contact details: Hiroaki Tahara
Contact email: hiroaki.tahara@jac-recruitment.com
Job published: September 11, 2024 04:16
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Associate - Merchandise licensing sales (Latin/South America)

A Japanese entertainment company is looking for a Merchandise licensing sales Associate.
Reports to Manager of the same division in LA office.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales;
Merchandising, promotional, and event license for Latin/South America for all titles.
  • Responsible for deal negotiations for local, global, and import/export deals involving Latin/South America, either directly with licensees or through local agents or affiliate offices.
  • Getting deal approvals from HQ in Japan.
  • Organizing territories and categories licensed.
  • Managing style guide assets following terms agreed.
  • Analyse existing licensees’ businesses and market situation in each territory and take actions as needed.
  • Keep licensee list up-to-date.
  • Attend trade shows as needed.
Accounting/Budgeting;
Responsible for planning and managing budget and accounting related topics for Latin and South America territories;
  • Planning and achieving sales budget.
  • Reviewing quarterly royalty reports.
  • Responsible for monthly sales booking.
  • Managing account payable and accounts receivable.
  • Overseeing agent’s auditing process.
Legal;
Liaise between legal department and management or partners for all legal topics.
  • Drafting templates for legal documents including various types of agreements and letters.
  • Respond to reports of counterfeit products.
  • Drafting various documents including licensing agreements, amendments, and various authorization letters using existing templates.
Coordinating Approval:
Responsible for design approval process;
  • Reviewing basic design regulations, understand technical limitations including color limitations, etc.
  • Overseeing and resolving any issues during approval process; communicate with local partners and licensors in Japan.
  • Quality check for final sample products and resolve when any issues.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum of 2.5+ years experience (preferred)  in consumer product, promotional and event licensing. 
  • A strong administrative skills; superior organizational and time management skills required. 
  • Must be able to give meticulous attention to details while meeting deadlines.
  • Basic understanding of licensing business.
  • Basic understanding of IP law, including trademark strategy, knowledge of identifying and enforcing against counterfeit products.
  • Basic understanding of accounting for sales booking and budgeting.
  • Have experience working with partners in Latin/South America.
  • Basic understanding of PC/Mac operating systems, office productivity suits, and file-sharing.
  • Must be at least bilingual: English and Spanish (and Portuguese preferred) OR English/Japanese
  • Associate/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education required.

SALARY
  • $19.02 – 30.05 /hr (DOE)
     
BENEFITS
  •  Paid Health Insurance: Health, Vision & Dental
  •  Paid Holidays & Vacation
  •  401(k) Company Matching

We sincerely apologize, but due to a high volume of applicants, only those who successfully pass the initial screening will be contacted. We truly appreciate your understanding.

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