NAM Softlines Manager (PH)

Responsibilities

• Accountable for developing, proposing, overseeing and implementing the business strategy for Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Simpsons, 20th Century properties for the 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

• 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.
• Safeguard 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 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.
• Able 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.

Pay

• The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $105,100.00-$140,900.00 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.