Director of Strategic Partnerships & Brand Licensing (Luxury)

Director of Strategic Partnerships & Brand Licensing (Luxury), ravenna

Client: Yibi Group | Strategic Global Partner to Luxury Maisons

Location: Milan, Italy

About the Company

Yibi Group is a premier China Market Growth Partner operating at the intersection of industrial excellence and cultural commerce. Following our monumental success with China Gold, we are expanding our mission: to empower Italian Luxury Maisons to capture "white space" opportunities in the Chinese market through strategic lifestyle licensing and senior omni-channel operations.

About the Role

We are seeking a high-caliber Director of Strategic Partnerships based in Milan—a luxury industry veteran with the influence and network to open doors at the highest levels of Italian luxury houses (Gucci, Prada, Bulgari, Bottega Veneta, Fendi, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Maison Relations & Licensing: Act as the primary liaison between Yibi Group and Italian Luxury Maisons. Secure exclusive licensing agreements for untapped lifestyle categories (Lifestyle, Home, Tech-Accessories, Premium Hardware).
• Strategic Growth Pitching: Present Yibi Group’s unique "Dual-Model": Combining jewelry-grade manufacturing precision with senior e-commerce mastery to drive significant new revenue streams in China.
• Capitalizing on "Made in China" Excellence: Articulate the value of China’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem for brand extensions, ensuring every artifact aligns with the Maison’s aesthetic standards.
• C-Suite Engagement: Leverage existing network to navigate the organizational structures of major luxury groups, ensuring our vision reaches global decision-makers in Brand Development and Licensing.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience within the Italian luxury ecosystem. Direct access to decision-makers in Milan’s Quadrilatero della Moda and beyond.

Required Skills

• Commercial Mastery: Proven track record in Brand Licensing or Category Extension. Translate heritage into high-growth commercial realities without diluting brand equity.
• Performance-Driven Mindset: Inspired by results. Leverage Yibi Group’s China Gold success story to demonstrate agility in capturing the modern Chinese consumer.
• Cultural Bridge: Possess the "Italian taste" for luxury with strategic vision to understand why China’s digital economy requires a senior, local operational partner.

Preferred Skills

• Proven Performance: Use Yibi Group’s China Gold success as a definitive case study in scaling high-ticket brand legacy.
• End-to-End Execution: Provide omni-channel operation and multi-category supply chain to turn visionary concepts into market reality.
• Global Influence: Lead the expansion of Italian heritage into the private, daily rituals of the Chinese elite.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Yibi Group is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

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