Director, Acquisition Strategy
Lionsgate
Santa Monica, CA
Summary of Position
Lionsgate has an immediate opening for a Director, Global Consumer Products. This role will report into the VP, Brand Creative, Global Products & Experiences.
Responsibilities
• Day-to-day management of licensee portfolio, including the Lionsgate Shop, working with the studio's global consumer products agent, product development team, finance, legal, retail and creative
• Manage key retail relationships across Global Products & Experiences and develop retail programs and promotions to support licensing initiatives
• Support development of licensed digital and physical merchandise programs by identifying, pitching, negotiating and securing deals across all product categories globally to drive revenue in support of studio theatrical, television and catalog titles
• Work closely with internal team to develop and execute program strategy by property and retail channel
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and track product launches and sales results
• Interface with legal team to ensure smooth flow of contracts from initial draft to final execution
• Support review and approval process with talent, filmmakers and key stakeholders
• Contribute feedback and brand direction on visual assets, product mockups, packaging, and marketing collateral as relevant to franchise strategy and brand guidelines
• Oversee creation of sales & promotional materials as needed for sales and partner agency
• Maintain awareness of industry, fashion, and consumer trends, socializing learnings on a regular basis with peers and stakeholders
Qualifications and Skills
• BS/BA degree required, preferably in Marketing, Business or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of consumer products experience; marketing/licensing/product/brand management in studio, agency, manufacturer/licensee, or entertainment marketing environment a plus
• Basic understanding of budget and forecast reports
• Experienced negotiator
• Strong knowledge PPT and Excel; Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Business development identifying new licensees, categories and trends
Nice to Haves
• Strong presentation abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail and data
• Comprehensive problem-solving ability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
Compensation
$95,000 – $125,000 annually
EEO Statement
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g66q7n-3-15-139-248-42 in your application.
Combining the STARZ premium global subscription platform with world-class motion picture and television studio operations, Lionsgate brings a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. Its film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and the largest collection of film and television franchises in the independent media space.