Now Hiring - Brandvocacy LLC - Professional Services Vice President, Fashion & Lifestyle Licensing in New York, NY

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About Us Brandvocacy is a next-generation brand management and licensing platform. We acquire and build lifestyle brands, then scale them through partnerships with best-in-class licensees, global manufacturers, and digital-first retailers. We are seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead licensing growth across fashion, apparel, and lifestyle categories. This is a hands-on role in a lean, high-growth environment, ideal for someone who thrives on independently building pipelines, negotiating deals, and driving revenue. Responsibilities * Source, develop, and close new licensing partnerships across apparel, activewear, accessories and related categories. * Build and manage a deal pipeline from the ground up, from prospecting and outreach through negotiation and execution. * Lead negotiations of term sheets and licensing agreements, with the ability to redline and refine contracts directly to accelerate deal flow. * Actively leverage your network of licensees, manufacturers, and distributors to identify and secure opportunities. * Evaluate white space across categories and channels (e-commerce, marketplaces, social commerce, retail). * Collaborate with Brandvocacy leadership to align licensing strategy with each brand's positioning and global growth objectives. * Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and brand meetings, serving as the face of licensing for our portfolio. Qualifications * 7+ years of licensing or business development experience in fashion/apparel or lifestyle categories. * Proven track record of independently sourcing and closing multi-million-dollar licensing deals. * Skilled in contract negotiation, with hands-on experience redlining and refining agreements. * Deep network of licensee/manufacturer contacts across apparel, footwear, accessories, or home. * Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and comfortable operating without the infrastructure of a large corporate platform. * Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills. Compensation & Benefits * Competitive base salary commensurate with experience depending on qualifications and track record. * Commission on closed deals in addition to salary, rewarding direct revenue contribution. * Potential forequity participation as the platform and portfolio scale. * Flexible, entrepreneurial environment in a small but fast-growing startup, where your impact is highly visible. Why Join Us This is a chance to have outsized impact on the ground floor of a fast-growing licensing platform that blends heritage IP with creator-led ventures. You'll work directly with senior leadership and see your deals materialize in the market. If you're motivated by autonomy, ownership, and the opportunity to build something new, Brandvocacy offers the perfect stage. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Brand Licensing : 2 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * New York, NY 10017 (Required) Work Location: In person