Commercial Director Job Singapore,Sales

Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.

Overview

Wild Brain CPLG is a world-leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agency with 20 offices worldwide. Since 1972 we have been providing our partners with dedicated licensing and marketing professionals and fully integrated retail, creative & product development, legal and accounting services.

We are looking to add to our talented team of innovators that can help us manage some of the most profitable and enduring brands in the world! We believe that our partnerships are about clarity, openness, and trust, and we are widely known for our straightforward approach.

About the Role

Wild Brain CPLG Singapore is looking for a Commercial Director to join our team! Reporting to VP, APAC, you will plan, develop and implement commercial strategies based on your company targets and objectives by supporting and accelerating growth with current and potential clients. The Commercial Director is expected to add value to the company by demonstrating exceptional sales abilities along with creating an environment of integrity, commitment and trust.

Job Description

What You Will Do

Be the main commercial contact for all businesses across all brands and categories in SEA (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand , Vietnam)
Together with the regional VP set and execute the Company’s licensing and retail strategies and review quarterly in Cycle planning meetings.
Collaborate closely with Business Development and Brand Ambassadors to drive company direction to significantly increase brand licensing revenue.
Prepare and exceed annual forecasts through guiding commercial team and managing a portfolio of own category accounts.
Select Licensor account management, acting as the main point of contact and driving the commercial team to activate agreed strategies.
Maximize use of Oasis across all the team, and support team needs ongoing.
Manage and build a well-integrated sales team and support and encourage personal development.
Identify, negotiate, and secure suitable partners, in accordance with agreed licensor strategies
Build and maintain effective working relationships with licensees, licensors, partners ,retailers and the broader Wildbrain regional and global team
Work closely with key licensees and Retail & Marketing team to ensure strong retail distribution and identify and secure cross-promotional retail activity,
Conduct business reviews for Licensors and internal CPLG management to consistently high standards,
Collection of relevant market information, identifying market opportunities,
Agree on commercial team category management responsibilities with VP and review on a regular basis.
Continuously strive to identify and secure new licensees that have not worked with CPLG.
Providing information to assist in marketing and sales plans.
Feedback on the progress and outcome of the commercial efforts.
Visit trade fairs at home and abroad as appropriate.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring

Outstanding interpersonal and networking skills.
A keen eye for detail, hands‑on approach with a strategic vision.
An innovative, collaborative and creative manager/salesperson.
Entrepreneurial spirit and can communicate at all levels.
University education is preferred but not essential.
Good verbal and written skills in English and additional languages preferred.
Good knowledge of MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
Mandarin speaking is a plus.

Additional Information

What We Offer

Working at Wild Brain is more than a job — it’s the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful, and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that…