Marketing Strategy Associate – Global Softlines (PH/IA)

The Walt Disney Company•Glendale, CA

2d•$95,500 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Disney Consumer Products (DCP), we bring beloved characters and stories into consumers' everyday lives through products and experiences across fashion, lifestyle, retail and more. We are seeking a highly organized, culturally aware and strategically minded Marketing Strategy Associate (PH/IA) to support the development and execution of Softlines marketing strategies and campaigns, with a primary focus on North America and connectivity to global initiatives. As a Marketing Strategy Associate (PH/IA) with the DCP Marketing Team, you will help develop the go-to-market strategies and execution of communication plans for the Softlines category. The role will support a broad portfolio of fashion, lifestyle and entertainment-led collaborations and product launches, partnering across Marketing, Franchise, Creative, Communications, Commercial, regional teams, licensees and external partners. The role reports to the Director, Marketing Strategy – Softlines and is based in Glendale, CA. This role is a 24-month project hire (PH) or Internal Assignment (IA) position with no guarantee of permanent employment (length of role may change based on business needs).

Requirements

2+ years of experience in consumer marketing, brand marketing, category licensing, franchise marketing, advertising, retail or a related field (including professional internships)
Genuine interest in fashion, retail, entertainment, consumer culture and emerging trends.
Experience framing up a verbal or written POV to influence leaders, partners, and peers
Experience managing a portfolio of tactical programs, marketing and sales strategies, details, and budgets
Experience developing positive relationships in and out of marketing and working with diverse teams in an inclusive environment. Strong relationship-building skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams and functions.
Demonstrated analytical skills to analyze the performance of marketing tactics and business results. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret consumer, campaign and business insights.
Goal orientation with the ability to react quickly to changing business needs, remaining forward-thinking and flexible
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Understanding of integrated marketing, including social media, digital, PR, experiential and partner marketing.
Ability to adapt quickly to evolving business priorities while remaining proactive, solutions-oriented and detail-focused.
Experience using Outlook, Excel, Word, Keynote & PowerPoint. This includes deck creation and creative brief work as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Marketing Strategy, Consumer Package Goods, Brand Management, Advertising Account Management, Business/Program Management
Experience working across fashion, lifestyle, entertainment or culturally driven consumer brands including a strong interest in fashion, culture, consumer behavior and storytelling.
Cross-functional knowledge both internally and externally working across departments such as Franchise, Creative, Communications, PR, Commercial, Sales, Retail and more.
Experience working with consumer products (softlines) and interacting with licensees or brand/IP partners
Ability to interact with a variety of levels of decision makers and staff.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of Softlines marketing campaigns across fashion, lifestyle and priority Disney franchises.
Help translate audience, franchise and commercial priorities into clear campaign plans and marketing materials.
Support the creation of presentations, creative briefs, campaign recaps, timelines and leadership updates.
Coordinate campaign timelines, deliverables, approvals and key milestones across multiple programs.
Partner with teams across Franchise, Creative, Communications, PR, Commercial, Sales, Retail and regional Marketing to support aligned execution.
Support communication and coordination with external agencies, licensees, retailers and brand partners.
Participate in cross-functional meetings, capturing decisions, action items and next steps to help move programs forward.
Monitor fashion, retail, entertainment, social and cultural trends to bring relevant thinking into campaign development.
Help identify relevant cultural moments, emerging trends and activation opportunities for Disney franchises and Softlines partners.
Support integrated campaign planning across social, digital, earned, experiential and partner channels.
Maintain campaign trackers, assets and shared planning materials to ensure teams have clear visibility into priorities and progress.
Other tasks as needed