Who We Are
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. It accelerates brands through a set of specialized businesses that combine powerful storytelling, premium content, unforgettable live experiences and global commerce. Through a network of more than 1,700 best-in-class licensees and strategic partners across 150 countries and expansive distribution, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.
Authentic’s diversified portfolio spans more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers. Its roster includes Reebok, Champion, Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Kevin Hart, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, GUESS, Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Izod, Van Heusen, Dockers, Ted Baker, Hart Schaffner Marx, Vince, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Quiksilver, Spyder, Billabong, Volcom, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Prince, Sperry and Hunter.
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Why Authentic
You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You’ll Do
As VP, Entertainment - LATAM, you will the regional business lead for Authentic’s Entertainment business across Latin America, with end-to-end responsibility for identifying new commercial opportunities, developing and securing strategic partners, and managing and growing Authentic’s existing Entertainment businesses and partnerships throughout the region.
You will operate entrepreneurially and with a high degree of autonomy, acting as the primary point of connection between the Latin America organization and Authentic’s global Entertainment teams in New York, Los Angeles and London.
The role will have a dual reporting relationship to LATAM leadership and the global Entertainment organization, ensuring regional commercial priorities are aligned with Authentic’s global Entertainment strategy while reflecting the unique opportunities, partners and market dynamics of LATAM.
What You’ll Be Working On
Business Development & Growth
· Own the business development agenda for Authentic’s Entertainment portfolio across LATAM, with responsibility for building the pipeline and generating incremental revenue.
· Identify, prospect, evaluate and secure best-in-class partners across licensing, consumer products, content, experiences, promotions and other commercial opportunities.
· Identify white-space opportunities across brands, categories, markets and channels, developing new business models where appropriate.
· Develop opportunities beyond traditional licensing, including collaborations, endorsements, sponsorships, promotional partnerships, live events and experiences, location-based entertainment and digital initiatives.
· Lead or support negotiations for key regional deals, working with Legal, Finance and the global Entertainment…