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Country Manager (Licensing Business)

Taipei City Permanent NTD2,500,000 - NTD4,000,000 per year View Job Description
The Country Manager will directly report to Managing Director in Hong Kong. As the first employee in Taiwan, this individual will play a pivotal role in building the local operation from the ground up, identifying growth opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and creating a strong foundation for long-term business success.
  • 1st employee in Taiwan with excited chance to build everything
  • High autonomy with high level decision making

About Our Client

Our client is a leading licensing and brand management company specializing in connecting globally recognized intellectual properties with local market opportunities across Asia. They are expanding in Taiwan and looking for the 1st employee - Country Manager to lead the licensing business in Taiwan.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute the market entry and growth strategy for Taiwan.
  • Identify, evaluate, and secure new licensing opportunities across key industry sectors.
  • Build strong relationships with licensors, licensees, distributors, retailers, and strategic partners.
  • Negotiate and manage commercial agreements to achieve business growth objectives.
  • Monitor market trends, consumer insights, and competitive activities to identify new opportunities.
  • Establish trusted relationships with local business partners and key decision-makers.
  • Collaborate closely with Hong Kong headquarters to ensure alignment on strategy, priorities, and execution.
  • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to strengthen market presence.
  • Set up and establish local business processes, infrastructure, and operational frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations and business requirements.
  • Manage day-to-day business operations independently while leveraging regional support functions.
  • Recruit, develop, and lead the Taiwan team as the business grows.
  • Foster a high-performance, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture.
  • Build organizational capabilities that support long-term market expansion.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ years of commercial experience in licensing, brand management, consumer products, retail, entertainment, IP-related industries, or other relevant sectors.
  • Proven track record in business development, partnership management, and revenue generation.
  • Experience launching new businesses, entering new markets, or building operations from an early-stage environment is highly preferred.
  • Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with high levels of ownership and accountability.
  • Experience leading teams and developing organizational capabilities.
  • Fluent in Mandarin and English, with strong communication and presentation skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package and benefits
  • High autonomy with high level decision making
  • Collaborative and supportive company culture
Contact
Ivan Mo
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7120314
Phone number
+886 2 8729 8248

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Specialisation
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Taipei City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ivan Mo
Consultant phone
+886 2 8729 8248
Job Reference
JN-102026-7120314

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