Global Merchandise Strategy & NA Operations Lead

JYP America; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Résumé du poste

JYP America, the U.S. subsidiary of JYP Entertainment, oversees merchandise and business operations across North and South America and partners with artist management, marketing, production, and other teams to deliver licensed products for tours, retail partners, and Fans Shop USA.

The role reports to the CEO and requires coordinating with headquarters and external partners to develop assortments, pricing, and on-site execution while expanding production and ensuring compliance with labeling and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in merchandise planning, product planning, or business operations within entertainment, licensing, consumer products, or a related field.
• Bilingual in Korean and English.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contract terms with external partners and prepare business documents.
• Strong understanding of fan culture and merchandise trends, with an interest in K-pop.
• Ability to travel to tour stops and manufacturing facilities as needed.

Responsabilités

• Develop merchandise assortments, pricing, and order quantities for artist tours, album releases, and special promotions based on fan demand and market trends.
• Plan tour merchandise sales, negotiate terms with promoters and merchandise operators, and coordinate on-site sales operations.
• Manage relationships with retailers, licensees, distributors, and third-party operators, including negotiating commercial terms and overseeing retail placements, purchase orders, and sales settlements.
• Lead North America-exclusive launches and promotions for FANS SHOP USA and partner with the e-commerce team on product listings, preorders, and inventory allocation.
• Expand local production capabilities by evaluating U.S. and international manufacturers, comparing quotes, and negotiating pricing, minimum order quantities, and lead times.
• Review product samples and work with manufacturers to resolve quality issues before production.
• Coordinate product testing and certification for North American markets and verify that labeling and packaging meet applicable requirements.

Connaissances

Korean

English

Merchandise planning

Description du poste

JYP America, the U.S. subsidiary of JYP Entertainment, oversees merchandise and business operations across North and South America and partners with artist management, marketing, production, and other teams to deliver licensed products for tours, retail partners, and Fans Shop USA.

The role reports to the CEO and requires coordinating with headquarters and external partners to develop assortments, pricing, and on-site execution while expanding production and ensuring compliance with labeling and