Assistant Manager NAM Consumables
About The Position
Disney Consumer Products (DCP), part of The Walt Disney Company, brings Disney’s iconic stories and characters to life through innovative partnerships. By collaborating with best-in-class brands, from global industry leaders to emerging innovators, DCP translates storytelling into compelling products that resonate with consumers and drive cultural relevance across the marketplace. The Assistant Manager, Licensing, Loyalty & Pets, plays a critical role in shaping and scaling this business, leading a portfolio of categories and licensees to drive revenue growth, unlock new opportunities, and build culturally relevant, consumer-led product strategies that elevate Disney brands in the retail landscape. The Assistant Manager is responsible for managing one or several sub-categories and the associated licensee base with the goal of meeting or exceeding predetermined revenue targets and growth objectives.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant Licensing experience
- Experience in brand licensing, retail, or consumer products preferred
- Strong understanding of the Loyalty & Pets and retail landscape, including distribution and go-to-market strategies; other category experience (i.e. Health & Beauty) is a plus
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Analytical and strategic mindset
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial tracking systems
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies to drive revenue growth and achieve financial targets
- Build annual business plans by brand, retailer and franchise, identifying key growth opportunities
- Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform strategy
- Identify and develop new business opportunities with both new and existing licensees
- Serve as the category ambassador internally and externally
- Own financial performance for assigned categories, including annual planning and quarterly forecasting
- Analyze licensee and retailer performance and define growth targets aligned with DCP goals
- Monitor retail performance and provide ongoing business insights and recommendations
- Manage day-to-day relationships with licensees, including contract negotiations, approvals, and compliance
- Ensure timely response to licensee requests and support ongoing business needs
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners to unlock growth opportunities
- Ensure product assortments and launches align with retail strategies and consumer demand
- Partner with Product Design to develop compelling, high-quality products aligned with Disney IP
- Oversee product strategy, merchandising plans, and marketing alignment to maximize sell-through
- Ensure all products meet Disney quality standards and brand guidelines
- Support sales and marketing teams with product information, presentations, and retail pitches
- Partner with Brand Commercialization, Marketing, and Sales teams to execute integrated campaigns
- Collaborate across DCP teams to unlock cross-category and cross-promotional opportunities
- Support team initiatives including presentations, financial analysis, and operational processes
Benefits
- health and savings benefits
- educational opportunities
- special extras that only Disney can provide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
