Senior Director of Lifestyle (Fashion and Living/ Food Beauty & Care), Japan Job

Sr. Director, Consumer Products – Lifestyle (Fashion & Living/Food, Beauty & Care), Japan

• Full-time
• Business Segment: Universal Products & Experiences

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Director for Lifestyle (Fashion and Living/Food Beauty & Care) is responsible for developing and executing a long-term business strategy for each of the sub-categories (Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Home Décor & Bedding, Food Beauty & Care) that leverages the richness of NBCUniversal’s entertainment content (past & present) to build a sustainable business that achieves annual revenue targets.

As part of the Universal Brand Development team, the Senior Director of Lifestyle will be responsible for growing the CP business in line with divisional strategies and guidelines while leveraging a strong knowledge of the local markets’ individual needs and opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set and execute a long-term business development strategy for each Lifestyle category that takes into account regional opportunities and specificities.
• Manage the Lifestyle P&L to deliver (or exceed) annual revenue targets. Provide quarterly business forecasts to evaluate progress against budget.

Category Management:

• Develop a clear growth strategy for each category of business (including financial targets) and benchmark progress.
• Identify opportunities and fill gaps by product sub-category, age segment, market channel and franchise.
• Ensure clear & timely communication of Lifestyle strategies and assets with agents.
• Partner with the Creative & Brand Assurance team to drive quality and champion innovation in local product development.

Licensee Management:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of licensing agents and licensees to grow the Lifestyle business.
• Negotiate the best deals and manage the process from contract to product development and execution.
• Determine where DTR relationships could enhance our business and negotiate/manage these deals.

Retail Development:

• Work with the Franchise marketing and retail team to identify key retail partners for your region.
• Understand key seasonality and important dates on the retail calendar.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Strategic thinker able to communicate a compelling vision for the business.
• Substantive experience in international Apparel and Homewares licensing within the region.
• Strong product merchandising skills and sense of fashion trends.
• Highly creative individual balanced with commercial mindset.
• Current network of strong relationships with agents, licensees, distributors and retailers within the territory.
• Proven track record delivering growth and solid analytical/financial skills.
• Proven ability pitching and negotiating skills with the ability to close deals.
• Self-motivated professional with ability to work independently.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to think strategically about the changing marketplace & consumer shopping patterns.
• Excellent communication skills with attention to detail.
• Fluent in English & ideally one important language within the region.
• Commercially aware individual with proven ability to identify and drive strategy.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.

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