BizDev. Global Partnership Manager (North America)

Job Description

- Own the end-to-end business development process for new North American partners and opportunities, from prospecting and outreach to pitching, negotiation, and deal execution - Source new IP and build partnerships with North American publishers, rights holders, agencies, and other content partners - Identify promising new web novel and webtoon titles, creators, and emerging content opportunities in the North American market - Evaluate the commercial potential and global market fit of IP and develop appropriate licensing strategies and deal structures - Negotiate key commercial terms, including minimum guarantees (MGs), royalties, licensing scope, and other material deal terms - Manage and grow relationships with existing global partners while identifying opportunities to expand those partnerships - Identify and drive expansion opportunities within the North American market, including print publishing, film/TV adaptation, merchandising, and other licensing verticals - Collaborate with internal teams to support launches and ongoing business operations following deal execution - Monitor and analyze the North American content landscape, including publishers, competing platforms, webtoons, web novels, and emerging IP trends - Travel regularly

Qualifications

- 5+ years of professional experience in business development, licensing, international business, or a related role within the North American content industry - Native or near-native English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively in high-stakes business settings (Korean language skills are not required) - Proven ability to independently lead partner meetings, commercial negotiations, and discussions around licensing and contractual terms with North American partners - A demonstrated track record of proactively sourcing new partners and IP and successfully converting opportunities into executed deals - Excellent negotiation and deal-making skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder interests and achieve strong commercial outcomes

Preferred

- Professional experience working directly within the North American content industry - An established network across North American publishers, literary or licensing agencies, content studios, and/or digital platforms - Extensive hands-on experience with licensing agreements and a strong understanding of commercial structures such as minimum guarantees, royalties, and revenue share models - Previous experience living or working in North America

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- Work Location : Seoul HQ, South Korea : for strong candidates, remote work from North America may also be considered - Please submit an English-language resume or CV highlighting your relevant experience (required) - A Korean-language resume or career summary is welcome but not required

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