• Develop and maintain strong relationships with anime licensors, brands, and content creators to secure new licensing deals and expand existing partnerships.
• Lead negotiations for licensing contracts, ensuring favorable terms for the company while respecting the integrity and values of the brands you work with.
• Work closely with the Marketing Department to build and execute promotional strategies for anime licensing partnerships. This includes product launches, seasonal campaigns, and cross-brand collaborations.
• Proactively identify potential anime licensors, complementary brands, and cross-industry collaborations to expand the portfolio and drive business growth.
• Own and drive the annual revenue targets for anime licensing, working closely with other departments to achieve set goals.
• Collaborate with the Art Team to plan and create high-quality art and product content for licensed anime properties, ensuring it resonates with the target audience.
• Regularly report sales results, track performance metrics, and prepare royalty reports for internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the verification and management of licensing-related documents such as contracts, Certificates of Residence, Beneficial Owner Statements, and invoices.
• Represent the company at anime-related licensing events and conventions, such as Anime Expo, Tokyo International Anime Fair, and others, to network and explore new opportunities.

• Minimum 5 years in licensing, with specific experience in anime and related properties considered a major plus.
• A deep understanding and appreciation for anime culture, trends, and the anime fandom. Familiarity with key anime franchises and industry players is essential.
• Strong knowledge of licensing contracts, negotiation strategies, and best practices in the anime sector.
• Proficiency in English is required. Japanese language skills are a bonus but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders efficiently.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently while being a collaborative team player.
• Enthusiastic and proactive with a solutions-oriented mindset and a passion for building strong, lasting relationships.

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