Assistant Licensing Manager - Disney/Pixar
Company: Parks, Experiences and Products,Disney Licensing
Location: Auburndale
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
From toys to apparel, books to games, Disney Consumer Products,
Games and Publishing (CPGP) brings our company's products, through
stories and characters, to markets worldwide. With a portfolio of
renowned franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20CS, National
Geographic and Star Wars, our efforts to deliver innovative and
experiential products, designed to entertain and inspire, is
industry leading and category shaping.
The Assistant Manager is responsible for managing several
sub-categories and the associated licensee base with the goal of
meeting or exceeding predetermined revenue targets and growth
objectives across the Disney portfolio of brands.
Responsibilities :
- Work with licensees and retailers to deliver exceptional
apparel product for (CPGP) Accountable for implementing the
business strategy for sleepwear and unisex medical scrubs
- Finance and Business Planning:
- Obtain, review and analyze quarterly sales forecast information
from licensees in order to build quarterly forecast and budget
- Analyzes account (licensee, retailer, brand and property)
business performance and develops growth objectives that are
aligned with (CPGP) initiatives.
- Responsible for category input within the 5 years strategic
plan
- Compile and analyze retail sell-through information
- Brand and Content Management:
- In conjunction with/ support of the PR & Franchise team:
- Ensure timely approvals of licensee's marketing/promotional
elements in or outside of OPA as needed
- Liaise with Disney channel and/or studio partners to support
licensee needs
- Consumerist: Consumer obsessed, constantly balancing the art
and the science of merchandising to find opportunities, elevate
brand and delight our consumer
- Category management
- In conjunction with Manager, define category and property
strategy to identify new business and revenue opportunities
- Manage day to day relationship with licensees
- Support organizing, pitching and selecting licensees
- Set-up and lead licensee business review
- Provide management support in the contract and amendment
process
- Perform all functions of "Contract Owner" for a selection of
licensees, / co-manage where relevant with LOB partner
- Support apparel team in everyday responsibilities such as
sample organization, social media requests, buy boards, placement
grids and other projects as necessary
- Product Development:
- Partner with Product Development team to innovate & bring to
market compelling, trend relevant product for categories
managed
- Liaise with Product Development team to ensure timely approval
of products which may include: lead meetings; coordinate programs
across multiple categories/consumer segments; review line lists;
maintain milestone calendars
- Liaise with the design partners in packaging development
process to ensure timely approvals and to ensure product features
are communicated effectively.
- Prepare product presentations included but not limited to
internal line reviews
- Champion our diversity, equity and inclusion goals through
product & collaborations
- Ensure licensee product lines reflect Disney quality and
brand/property objectives.
- Assist licensees with securing of assets to support product
development
- Research & understand competitive landscape. Relentlessly
monitor the global competitive landscape to capture
opportunity
- Retail, Sales and Marketing
- Build strong team-oriented relationships with other key
business units and/or global stakeholders for new business and/or
cross-promotional opportunities
- Provide all needed product and licensee information to the
sales and marketing teams to support retail road shows and
presentations
- Liaise with Sales Trade Marketing team to define account
promotional and marketing plans and ensure licensee
participation
- Partner with sales in assortment / retail planning / sales
pitches/ retailer exclusive products where relevant
- Supports internal initiatives generated by Marketing and Sales
Teams
Basic Qualifications :
- Strong 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
- Excellent follow up, organizational and project management
skills; ability to handle multiple tasks/assignments
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence a diverse
audience including experience working with external partners and
business owners to bring product and assortments to the market
- Team player with and a can do attitude
- Show up as compelling, dynamic, knowledgeable to cross
functional teams
- Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, flexible and
able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical/strategic thinker
- Solid computer skills (Keynote, Excel, Power Point, Word,
Outlook)
Required Education :
- Bachelor's degree + 4-5 years related experience or MBA with
1-2 years experience
Additional Information :
This role is located in Orlando, FL.
Benefits and Perks: 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 and perks at
https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
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