Director, Business Development, Lifestyle - Japan
Authentic Brands Group · Tokyo, Japan
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Authentic Brands Group 's roles stay open a median of 79 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 44% of Authentic Brands Group 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Authentic Brands Group
- high 32 stale, 0 reposted of 39 open
- Hiring momentum
- 59 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Authentic Brands Group 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Authentic Brands Group .
About this role
The Director of Business Development for Lifestyle in Japan will focus on developing and executing strategies to expand licensing partnerships and increase brand presence in the Japanese market. This role involves generating leads, managing the sales pipeline, negotiating licensing deals, and collaborating with various teams to align brand strategies with market opportunities. The position requires a proactive approach to sales and a strong understanding of the licensing landscape in lifestyle sectors.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Authentic Brands Group as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years experience in new business development in licensing for Lifestyle, Beauty, Fashion markets in Japan.
- Experience in full-cycle sales from lead generation through closing the deal.
- Knowledge and understanding of licensees and product categories.
- Eager demeanor with a fearless and professional drive to win; substantial cold calling and other forms of outreach are required.
- Success at negotiating licensing contracts, creatively developing new business ideas.
- Ability to partner closely with licensees to understand their business needs and explore opportunities for growth.
What you get
- Sales Executives are eligible for Authentic's Uncapped Commission Plan. Commission is paid as royalty payments are received from licensees with whom they closed deals – usually quarterly over the duration of the agreement.
Worth weighing
- No salary listed.
- High-volume outbound sales activity is required, which may not suit everyone.
- The role involves significant travel, which could impact work-life balance.
Summarised from Authentic Brands Group 's posting. Read the full original.
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