Merchandise Planning & Business Manager

Job Title: Merchandise Planning & Business Manager

About Us:

JYP America is the U.S. subsidiary of JYP Entertainment, a leading global entertainment company dedicated to discovering, developing, and supporting artists while expanding their presence across international markets.

JYP America supports the company’s U.S. operations and collaborates with teams across artist management, marketing, production, and business functions to deliver high-quality experiences for artists, partners, and fans.

We are seeking an experienced Merchandise Planning & Business Manager to oversee merchandise planning and business operations for JYP IPX across North and South America. You will work closely with headquarters, internal teams, and external partners to develop product assortments, set pricing and quantities, and manage merchandise launches for artist tours, retail partners, and FANS SHOP USA.

This role will report directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Korean and English is required.
• 7+ years of experience in merchandise planning, product planning, or business operations within entertainment, licensing, consumer products, or a related field.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience planning merchandise for artist tours or retail programs.
• Experience with licensing partnerships or global brand collaborations.
• Experience tracking project margins or forecasting demand using sales data.
• Experience working with apparel or hard goods manufacturers or coordinating product testing and certification for North American markets.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
  

Annual Base Salary: $90,000 - $120,000
based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.