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<strong>About the Role</strong><br>Reporting to the Chief Entertainment Officer, the Head of Consumer Products is instrumental in the ideation, leadership, and growth of licensing product for the Gap Inc Portfolio. This role will be responsible for both inbound and outbound licensing, bringing select third-party IP into the brand portfolio, while extending Gap Inc.'s IP/brands through strategic licensees across categories. This role will determine the strategy for prioritizing business development opportunities, manage relationships with current partners, cultivate new partnerships, and ensure the organization is aligned to execute all completed deals. They will also guide all prospecting, strategy, partnership management, and compliance, for licensing for all Gap Inc. Brands.<br><br>The Head of Consumer Products will be the driving force of creative idea development and execution of partnerships and licensing opportunities across various pillars of industry and culture including film, series, talent, music, sports, gaming, and more. They will play a lead role in launching and growing licensed products for global iconic brands, in partnership with Brand product teams, Marketing, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain and distribution teams, and more.<br><br>Salary Range: $350,000 - $500,000<br>Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (which is higher) base on city, country and state requirements.<strong>What You'll Do</strong><br><br>Responsible for leading global licensing strategy to drive profitable growth and brand relevance, including geography, category, and channel strategic choices across the Gap Inc. portfolio<br>Accountable for leading the licensing division from end to end, including strategy, operations, contracts, distribution strategy, compliance, and agency management for Gap Inc's portfolio of brands<br>Ownership and budget management for licensing; Lead licensing summary & internal<br>communications inclusive of partners, royalties, distribution, legal, trademark, renewals, financials, and compliance approvals<br>Collaborate with brand marketing and product teams to ensure strong brand marketing strategy and licensee alignment.<br>Lead and implement licensing strategies across teams including assessing market<br>opportunities, approving commercial terms, analyzing relevant territories, leading and executing liquidation strategies and distribution, negotiating margin, and navigating agreements with existing partnerships<br>Oversee development and execution of strategic partnerships and licensing for Brands with various companies; working with an entertainment agency to help support and complement efforts<br><br><strong>Who You Are</strong><br><br>15+ years experience in the partnerships and licensing industry; managing projects from concept to completion, designing strategies, and leading a team to success<br>Skilled in building innovative and disruptive ideas, strategy, and fostering strong partner relationships, both within the company and outside partners<br>Extensive progressive leadership experience in leading high-performing teams in complex matrix organization models with retail experience preferred<br>Experience leading and presenting at industry trade show events and partner summits<br>Proactive and adaptable leader with relentless commitment to staying on top of trends and move at the speed of "Culture"<br>Proven track record of sourcing new business, opening doors and cultivating external partnerships to drive growth; Relationship builder with expansive existing contact base and network<br>Skilled negotiator in high-value, complex commercial contracts and global collaborations/partnership deals across multiple platforms, sectors, and industries<br>Excellent oral & written communication skills, with the ability to interface with and influence all levels of management including senior leadership teams both internally and externally with targeted companies/brands<br>Creative thinker willing to push the envelope and bring fresh, innovative ideas to life in a fast-changing Environment

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