Licensing, Softlines Manager - Sportswear Apparel

Disney • Glendale, CA

86d • $95,200 - $128,000

About The Position

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 Manager is responsible for managing a group of product categories and licensees with the goal of meeting or exceeding predetermined revenue targets and growth objectives. You will report to Sr Mgr., NAM Brand Comm., Softlines (This role will not be managing any direct reports, but will be responsible for managing relationships with licensees.

Requirements

• 5 + Years of directly related experience.
• Strong understanding of consumer product trends and brand positioning, specific to the apparel category.
• Solid understanding of the retail environment including retailer merchandising knowledge.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to handle several tasks/assignments simultaneously and to maintain flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical/Strategic Thinker.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, inclusive of Excel, Outlook, and Power Point as well as Apple Keynote.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for developing, proposing, overseeing, and implementing the business strategy for Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Simpsons, and 20th Century properties for all sportswear apparel across all consumers.
• Fiscal responsibility for assigned categories to include annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting.
• Participates and contributes to the strategic planning process.
• Develop strategies and business plans by brand, property, and retail distribution channel.
• Identify new business and revenue opportunities.
• Provide licensee/product information in support of marketing and brand presentations and sales meetings.
• Acts as ambassador for the category.
• Research & understand competitive landscape.
• Analyze and understand market trends, consumer trends, retailers, and industry needs.
• Strategize and develop new business opportunities.
• Analyzes account (licensee and retailer) business performance and develops growth objectives that are aligned with Disney Consumer Products initiatives.
• Develop and implement product strategies, merchandising and marketing plans to ensure that sales are maximized and marketing objectives are met.
• Partner with sales in assortment / retail planning / sales pitches where relevant.
• Ensure licensee requests are researched and responded to in a timely fashion.
• Manage licensee portfolio including contract negotiation, data management, approvals, submissions, promotion / advertising as well as day-to-day relationship with licensees.
• Support Sr. Manager in everyday responsibilities such as contract and amendment process, financial analysis, preparing presentations and other projects as necessary.
• Partner with Product Development team to innovate & bring to market compelling new product for categories managed.
• Ensures licensee product lines reflect Disney quality and brand/property objectives.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the retail landscape and monitor retails sales performance of key licensees and programs.
• Perform retail-shopping analysis.
• Build strong team-oriented relationships with other DCP franchise teams and business units, to develop opportunities of coordination with other categories, lines of business and departments and/or cross-promotional opportunities.

Benefits

• Health and savings benefits
• Educational opportunities
• Special extras that only Disney can provide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree