Director, International Licensing

September 17, 2024

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.

Culver City

FULL TIME

Worldwide Consumer Products is the licensing and merchandising division for Sony Pictures Entertainment. SPCP (Sony Pictures Consumer Products) licenses its brands to best in class manufactures of soft and hard goods such as apparel, accessories, stationery, home décor, toys, collectables and games. Our portfolio consists of a diverse slate of brands across Columbia Pictures, Tri-Star Pictures, Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures Television and Sony Kids. Internationally, we work with agents around the world who represent our properties.

Worldwide Consumer Products currently has an exciting opportunity for a Director of International Licensing to join their team. Based on the iconic studio lot in Culver City, California, and reporting to the SVP of Global Licensing, this role will be responsible for bringing SPE’s IP to life via innovative products and retail programs that drive revenue and create buzz.

Core Responsibilities include:

Leads the international consumer products/licensing business including a network of agents in key territories
Effectively communicate overarching consumer products strategies and collaborate with agents on goals, deliverables and financial targets for each property
Strategize, guide and motivate agents on the potential licensing and revenue opportunities including identifying realistic categories and retailers
Develop, organize and deliver IP related marketing assets to agent network including; brand decks, sizzles, research, topical news, trends, retail pitches etc.
Responsible for working with agents to develop and execute retail programs that deliver products and marketing impressions to support the IP
Work with agents in securing best in class and innovative licensing partners and categories
Knowledge of local market trends,Licensees, retail landscape and competitive activity
Guide licensees from contract, product development and approval and sell-in of products to retail
Attend licensing trade shows including Licensing Expo and BLE
Liaise with Legal and Finance department in order to help negotiate licensing contracts
Work on licensing budgets and forecasts with agents on a quarterly basis
Review receivables with VP and Accounting department on a monthly basis and work with agents on accounts receivable and royalty statement management
Collaborate with domestic licensing colleagues to determine best in class and key revenue opportunities that can be extended to international territories
Coordinate with local offices on territory specific marketing, distribution and promotional activity

Skills/Qualifications and/or Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
8-10 years in the Licensing industry, with a history of commercializing brands
Proven experience in international property licensing and agent relationships, preferably with a major studio
Strategic and creative thinker who can effectively communicate overarching goals early in the process that drive successful outcomes
Idea generator, collaborates with agents to come up with revenue and business building ideas
Excellent relationships with a network of existing licensees, agents and retailers in various international territories
Cross-functional leader who has the ability to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Strong abilty to understand and effectively communicate what is happening in the CP business in the key territories
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong motivation and creative thinking skills
Must be able to work independently, be pro-active and is a confident “self-starter” who is a creative, critical and autonomous thinker
Communicative, proactive problem solver, flexible, adaptable, pragmatic and resourceful with strong organizational skills – works independently and uses own initiative
Proficient in Power Point and Keynote
Willingness and ability to travel to individual markets in the territory as required

The anticipated base salary for this position is $130,900 to $170,250. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

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