Associate, North America Brand Commercialization, Hardlines- Toys

Job Posting Title:

Associate, North America Brand Commercialization, Hardlines- Toys

Req ID:

10098745

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.

The Associate in Hardlines Toys will provide support in managing a category of products and a portfolio of licensees to meet or exceed predetermined revenue targets and growth objectives.

This is a Full-Time role.

You will report to the Manager, Licensing Hardlines

What You Will Do

Finance and Business Planning:

• Manage correspondence, timelines, and collection of forecast information, and build forecast summaries for analysis by the team

Brand and Content Management:

• In conjunction with / support of the Franchise team, ensure timely approvals of the licensee’s marketing elements in the Online Product Approval (OPA) system

• Provide any licensee /product information in support of marketing and brand presentations and sales meetings

Category Management:

• Provide support on the core toys business and any upcoming core toy launches

• Research and respond to licensee requests

• Provide support in the contract and amendment process

• Help identify business opportunities, provide research and analysis on industries, markets, trends, and licensee-specific initiatives

Presentations:

• Develop Keynote decks for both internal and external presentations

• Translate analysis into presentation-ready formats

Product Development:

• Coordinate line reviews with licensees and the Product Development team

• With the Product Development team approve and maintain line lists

• Liaise with Product Development to ensure timely approval of products

• Prepare product presentations including but not limited to internal line reviews

• Ensure licensee product lines reflect Disney quality and brand/property objectives

Retail, Sales, and Marketing:

• Provide all needed product and licensee information to the sales and marketing teams to support retail road shows and presentations

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2 years of related experience

• Capable of working independently and leading a wide range of initiatives/opportunities simultaneously

• Ability to provide close attention to detail

• Self-starter, motivated and proactive

• Professional written and verbal communication skills

• Professional presentation skills

• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Keynote)

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $63,400 to $85,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Brand Commercialization

Job Posting Primary Business:

Regional (NA)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Retail Licensing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Celebration, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - CA - 1201 Flower St

Date Posted:

2024-08-27