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 NAM Softlines Manager is responsible for managing a group of product categories and licensees for Accessories & Footwear with the goal of meeting or exceeding predetermined revenue targets and growth objectives. 

This role will report directly to the Sr. Manager of Softlines and sit onsite in Celebration, FL or Glendale, CA.

This role will be a 1-year assignment

RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance and Business Planning:

• Accountable for developing, proposing, overseeing and implementing the business strategy for Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Simpsons, 20th Century properties for the Men's Apparel categories, Accessories & Footwear categories.

• Fiscal responsibility for assigned categories to include annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting.

• Participates and contributes to the strategic planning process.  Develops strategies and business plans by brand, property and retail distribution channel.

• Identify new business and revenue opportunities.

Brand and Content Management: (In conjunction with/support of the Franchise team)

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

Category Management:

• Acts as ambassador for the category. Research & understand the competitive landscape. Analyze and understand market trends, consumer trends, retailer 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.

• Ensures 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.

Product Development:

• Partner with the Product Development team to innovate & bring to market compelling new products for categories managed.

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

Retail, Sales, and Marketing:

• Maintain strong knowledge of the retail landscape and monitor retail sales performance of key licensees and programs. Perform retail shopping analysis.

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

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ yrs. related experience or an MBA with 3-4 years of experience

• Strong understanding of consumer product trends and brand positioning, specific to the Men’s apparel, accessories, and footwear categories

• Solid understanding of the retail environment, including retail and direct-to-consumer

• 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, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; knowledge of financial tracking systems preferred

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $105,100.00-$140,900.00 per year and in Celebration, FL is $97,600 - 134,200 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.