Sales and Licensing Specialist

Sales And Licensing Specialist New York, NYAuthentic 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 $36 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, Aropostale, 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. You'll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. 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. As a Sales and Licensing Specialist, you'll be a part of Authentic's Business Development training program, where you'll be trained in the nuts and bolts of the brand licensing business. You'll be mentored by experienced internal leaders who will advise and help you succeed and develop exceptional business acumen. As a Business Development Specialist, you will be trained and assist in generating new business by identifying and qualifying leads to join Authentic's global network of licensing partners in the wholesale, retail, and online marketplace sectors. You will receive organizational support in driving prospecting efforts through lead generation tools and collaborating with our teams. Authentic is growing fast, and you will help increase the distribution of our diverse Entertainment portfolio. From identifying target licensing partners and executing top-notch qualification tactics, you will gain 360-degree knowledge of expanding Authentic's partnership universe. You will work closely with Brand Managers and Business Development executives to identify business growth opportunities and align those opportunities with a pool of prospective licensees. Your goal is to contact and present a compelling value proposition to target decision-makers and convert those prospects to leads through Authentic's qualification process. You must love the thrill of the hunt and possess a strong focus on business opportunities and sales. What you'll be working on: Identify and qualify leads within the licensing universe, including manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and digital marketplaces. Understand each brand's value proposition in the Authentic portfolio and mold that into a compelling pitch to prospects. Establish and maintain an ongoing awareness of available merchandise categories across the portfolio and align those with target prospects Develop, present, and hand-over qualified leads to Authentic Business Development Executives Grow Authentic's partner database through continuous research, identification, and outreach to the licensing marketplace Achieve target KPI's including qualified lead goals, target pipeline contribution, and outbound activity