Business Manager

Posted:
9/23/2025, 12:31:25 PM

Location(s):
Seoul, South Korea

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Job Posting Title:

Business Manager

Req ID:

10131976

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are recruiting a Business Sales Manager in our consumer products line of business. The Successful candidate will develop and execute our long term strategies. Lead the commercial management of a series of our existing wholesale accounts, made up of some of the largest licensees in the industry. Also, evaluate licensee base and drive a rationalization plan to ensure effective and focused business management and strategic planning to support growth across categories.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic category & licensee management:

  • Build strong relationships with existing licensees and nurture them to grow further. Also identify new business opportunities and develop potential partners to solidify the licensee base.

  • Develop local market category plan for Softlines category (Home & Stationery) in line with regional strategy & plan.

  • Lead the commercial management of a series of our existing accounts to achieve the yearly business (financial) target as well as strategic initiatives that the company pursues.

  • Take the lead of several projects as needed and manage specific licensees with full understanding of Disney business standards and respective category needs.

  • Collaborate with retail, marketing team and other line of business to support sales promotion, events and advertising in the local market.

  • Work with buyers from key retail accounts to develop business opportunities, managing product sourcing, mix / range, pricing and new programs specific to each retailer’s shopping profile.

  • Drive strategic upskilling of the sales team through targeted training and development aligned with business goals and market dynamics

Qualifications

  • +9 years’ experience in account management/sales/marketing/licensing/retail is preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably marketing or business commerce

  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

  • Good analytical skill and understanding of business and financial concepts

  • People management skill

  • Bilingual fluency in English and Korean, with strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

  • Strategic thinker with strong execution ability and commercial acumen

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced, matrixed environments

  • Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Results-driven, proactive, and a collaborative team player

  • Passionate about the Disney brand and building strong internal/external relationships

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Job Posting Segment:

APAC - Brand Commercialization

Job Posting Primary Business:

Global (APAC GC/KR)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Retail Licensing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Seoul, South Korea

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-09-24