Marquee Brands · 1 week ago
Director/ Senior Director of Business Development
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $175K/yr
6+ years expMarquee Brands is a company that manages a portfolio of global brands across various consumer product categories. They are seeking a Director/Senior Director of Business Development to drive new business development and identify opportunities aligned with the brand's strategic goals.
AdvertisingConsumer GoodsFashionMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Grow existing brand businesses by identifying, vetting, and signing new product category and territory licensees
Learn and understand Marquee’s business model and individual brand strategies
Identify key contacts and potential partners through all means including business networking, e-mail & cold calling, tradeshows, and existing network
Travel to prospective partner meetings and industry conferences/shows
Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and prospective licensees
Demonstrate how Marquee Brands can help partners achieve their company and sales objectives
Partner with brand and marketing to develop pitch decks that align each brand’s value proposition with prospective licensee’s portfolio, capabilities, and overall business model
Take full end-to-end ownership of the deal process from origination to contract negotiation and execution
Effectively lead and manage productive negotiations of deal terms
Manage complex contractual negotiation and work with legal counsel as required
Must be highly motivated and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to identify, aggressively pursue, and close new business in order to meet/exceed company sales targets
Qualification
Required
6+ years of successful sales experience in new business development in licensing
Bachelor's degree
Have extensive knowledge and understanding of licensees' business models, product categories, and distribution
Excellent selling, verbal, and negotiation skills
Self-starter with natural enthusiasm and confidence
High degree of ownership, personal accountability, and attention to detail
Have knowledge and understanding of product categories, distribution, and international territories
Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills
Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to specific audience needs
Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office software
Preferred
Preferred experience within Home & Culinary categories (with exposure to Fashion, Luxury, and Sport & Outdoor)
Benefits
401k match
Healthcare Benefits including dental and vision
Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
Short-term and Long-term disability
Parental Leave
Life insurance
Pet Insurance
Paid Vacation
Action Days - two (2) fully paid “Marquee In Action" days each calendar year to dedicate your time to a charity or cause of your choice.
11 Paid Holidays: In addition to Paid vacation.
Company
Marquee Brands
Marquee Brands is a brand acquisition, licensing and development company
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Second Avenue Capital Partners
2021-06-29Debt Financing· $10M
Leadership Team
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Marla A. Ryan
Brand President
Recent News
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