Manager, Consumer Products - Japan

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Business Development

Job Summary

Job Description

The Manager, Consumer Products - Japan will be responsible for creating and executing Netflix's consumer products licensing and retail strategy in Japan. This role involves developing local title strategies, go-to-market plans, and leading all Japan-related CP efforts. The ideal candidate will build relationships with creative collaborators, understand Japanese product trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include owning retail and licensing strategy, developing go-to-market plans, leading Japan-related CP efforts, and championing the licensing strategy. The role requires a strong understanding of the Japanese licensing and retail landscape and fluency in English and Japanese.
Must have:
  • 10+ years experience in licensing/retail
  • End-to-end strategy creation
  • Strong Japanese licensing network
  • Fluency in English and Japanese
  • Cross-functional collaboration
Good to have:
  • Anime CP experience
  • Experience in softlines and hardlines
  • Advanced degree

Job Details

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

We are pursuing consumer products because we believe they will amplify our stories with our fans. By offering tangible, curated ways to engage with our most popular content, we aim to foster long-term revenue growth. Extending the impact of our content both on and off the platform, Consumer Products (CP) makes the intangible tangible and creates ways for our fans to interact with our brand and titles in a way that makes sense to them. We want merchandise, interactive games, and experiences to help promote and extend stories for our titles, so ideally they become part of the zeitgeist and at the very least give joy - our primary focus.

This role requires someone to take on the responsibility of creating and executing Netflix consumer products licensing and retail strategy for Japan, based on the Netflix Japan and Global originals and licensed content slate. This role will report to the Director of Consumer Products, APAC, and will be based in Tokyo, Japan.

What you will do:

  • Own retail and licensing strategy for all CP categories (excluding publishing & interactive) in Japan, while collaborating with the LA-based global and regional CP teams on global partnerships.

  • Develop local title strategy in partnership with Content and Marketing and go-to-market plans by title (consumer, trade and retail marketing) with Partners, achieving a balance between driving consumer demand (a proxy for fan joy) and delivering meaningful revenue. 

  • Lead all Japan-related CP efforts and communications internally across Netflix and proactively drive ex-Japan business opportunities for Japanese live action content in partnership with global and regional stakeholders.

  • Be an internal and external champion of the opportunity and vision with regards to our licensing strategy and push for innovation in partner selection, product development, line planning, business models, strategic partnerships,  etc.

  • Develop and implement a retail strategy for cross-channel growth in Japan (including e-commerce).

  • Build relationships across the creative collaborator community and be our pulse of product trend culture in Japan. 

  • Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.

What we need from you:

  • Demonstrated, 10+ years of experience in building and owning the end-to-end licensing and/or retail function at a reputable brand (entertainment studio, retailer, gaming, agency). Cross-functional, merchandising/retail, brand partnership/strategy, or general management experience is also welcome.

  • Experience and knowledge of anime CP is a plus.

  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree (preferred).

  • Experience creating and driving end-to-end strategy to build up new businesses from scratch.

  • Able to be comfortable with ambiguity and move projects forward independently.

  • Ability to work with and innovate in new sales channels and business models. 

  • Experience in different key categories, including softlines and hardlines, is a plus.

  • Robust knowledge of the licensing landscape with a strong network in the Japanese licensing & retail landscape.

  • Pop culture, lifestyle experience.

  • Must be fluent in verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese, including the ability to cultivate internal and external relationships.

is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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