Licensing & Partnerships Manager, Japan & Korea
Core
Manage Topps' relationships with sports and entertainment licensors across Japan and Korea, driving alignment, execution, and strategic growth for the collectibles business.
Role type
Licensing & Partnerships Manager (Japan & Korea)
Builds
Global next-generation collectibles platform and product lines
Domain
Sports collectibles, trading cards, and entertainment IP in Japan and Korea
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Relationship management with licensors, financial modeling, P&L analysis, executive presentation creation, market trend analysis, contract negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, process improvement
Preferred skills
Knowledge of the collectibles or trading card industry, experience with financial dashboards (Excel, Tableau), passion for sports and culture
Technologies
PowerPoint, Excel, Tableau
Responsibilities
Manage relationships with sports teams, athletes, and entertainment partners in Japan and Korea; create executive-level presentations and pitch decks; review partner financials and P&Ls to identify trends; develop and improve licensor approval processes; support partner adoption of key product initiatives; analyze market trends to identify new IP acquisition opportunities; evaluate, negotiate, and onboard new IP opportunities; ensure internal teams understand license agreement terms; refine communication and contract management processes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
