Director, Business Development – North America Licensing
Perry Ellis International · Miami, Florida, United States
Posted 27 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Perry Ellis International's roles stay open a median of 35 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 20% of Perry Ellis International's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Perry Ellis International
- moderate 11 stale, 1 reposted of 35 open
- Hiring momentum
- 51 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Perry Ellis International's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Perry Ellis International.
About this role
The Director of Business Development for North America Licensing at Perry Ellis International is tasked with identifying and securing strategic licensing partnerships to enhance the company's portfolio of lifestyle brands. This role involves leading the entire business development cycle, from prospecting and financial modeling to contract negotiation and execution, while collaborating with various internal teams to ensure successful onboarding of new licensees. The position requires a strong presence in high-level negotiations and a proactive approach to achieving aggressive growth targets.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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 Perry Ellis International as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive business development and licensing experience within consumer products, apparel, accessories, or brand management
- Demonstrated track record of identifying, negotiating, and closing high-value licensing contracts
- Deep knowledge of licensing economics, contract structures, trademark considerations, and retail landscape nuances
- Superior financial modeling and quantitative skills (expert in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets)
- Exceptional presentation and pitch capabilities (expert in Microsoft PowerPoint/Keynote)
Nice to have
- MBA preferred
What you get
- Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning
- 24/7 personal support via Member Assistance Program (MAP)
- Regular Associate Engagement Events
Worth weighing
- Position requires 100% on-site work in Miami, which may limit flexibility
- Role involves high-pressure negotiations and aggressive growth targets
- No specific mention of salary or compensation details
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Listed by Perry Ellis International on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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