Job Summary:

The Manager, Licensing will manage the adult apparel categories and licensees with the goal of exceeding predetermined revenue targets and growth objectives.

Responsibilities:

Finance and Business Planning:

• Develop and implement the strategy for Softlines categories including Disney adult apparel
• Have fiscal responsibility for assigned categories to include annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting.
• Develop strategies and business plans by retailer, brand and property for multiple franchises.
• Manage new business and revenue growth opportunities with existing licensees.

Brand and Content Management: (With the Franchise team)

• Provide licensee/product information to support marketing and brand presentations and sales meetings.
• Work with franchise team to support Social Media activations and platforms.
• Collaborate with Disney channel and studio partners to support licensee needs
• Explore potential co-brands and partnerships that help enhance the brand and portfolio.
• Consumerist: Consumer-focused, always balancing the art and the science of merchandising to find opportunities, improve brand and delight our consumer

Category Management:

• Be an ambassador for the category. Research & understand competitive landscape. Analyze market trends, consumer trends, retailer and industry needs.
• Strategize and develop new business opportunities. Analyze account (licensee and retailer) business performance and develop growth objectives that are aligned with Disney Consumer Products initiatives.
• Develop 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.
• Manage licensee portfolio / co-manage where relevant with LOB partner (contract negotiation, data management, approvals, submissions, promotion / advertising) and relationship with licensees.
• Support Sr Manager in everyday responsibilities such as contract and amendment process, financial analysis, preparing presentations and other projects.
• Support apparel team in everyday responsibilities such as sample organization, social media requests, buy boards, placement grids and other projects

Product Development:

• Partner with Product Development team to innovate & bring to market compelling, trend relevant product for categories managed
• Collaborate with Product Development team to ensure approval of products which may include: lead meetings; coordinate programs across multiple categories/consumer segments; review line lists; maintain milestone calendars
• Partner with the design partners in packaging development process to ensure approvals and to ensure product features are communicated.
• Prepare product presentations included but not limited to internal line reviews
• Champion our diversity, equity and inclusion goals through product & collaborations
• Assist licensees with securing of assets to support product development
• Research & understand competitive landscape. Monitor the global competitive landscape to capture opportunity
• Ensure licensee product lines reflect Disney quality and brand/property objectives.

Retail, Sales and Marketing:

• Partner with sales in assortment / retail planning / sales pitches/ retailer exclusive products where relevant
• Develop relationships with key retailers to maximize commercial and brand opportunities.
• Maintain general knowledge of the retail landscape and monitor retail sales performance of key licensees and programs. Perform retail-shopping analysis.
• Provide any licensee /product information to support marketing and brand presentations and sales meetings.
• Build strong team-oriented relationships with other key business units and global stakeholders for new business and cross-promotional opportunities

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of directly related experience
• Understanding of brand and property positioning, manufacturing process, retail business development function, retail distribution and the retail environment
• Fashion experience is important. Strong product development experience and keen sense of fashion/trend
• Team player with project management skills
• Show up as compelling, dynamic, knowledgeable to cross functional teams

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information:

Our Benefits: 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 including retirement, health insurance, family leave, dental/vision insurance, life insurance and other perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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About Parks, Experiences and Products:

The Parks, Experiences and Products segment includes Disney’s iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia, a top-rated cruise line, a popular vacation ownership program, and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the world’s largest children’s publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Consumer Products, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Parks, Experiences and Products.

Disney Consumer Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.