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, jewelry, 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.

Be Part of the Story as the Sr. Manager, Global Softlines, at The Walt Disney Company! In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing our global softlines, and driving the business as a strategic initiative. This role will develop and lead consumer products programs in alignment with our current franchise teams and managing a team as well. As the Sr Manager, Global Softlines, you will report into the VP-Americas Softlines and work full time in Glendale, CA.

What You Will Do:

• Develop strategic growth opportunities for assigned licensees within the Softlines category

• Build strong team-oriented relationships with peers and other key business units global and regional partners that result in new business and/or cross-promotional opportunities

• Responsibility for this line of business, to develop and present annual operating plans, set team objectives and priorities to ensure financial success, and present quarterly revenue forecasts and business insights

• Identify new business and revenue opportunities and strategize toward building incremental business

• Provide business vision and set strategic direction for new and assigned licensees within softlines including deal negotiation and developing growth plans aligned with consumer, retailer, and regional teams

• Manage day-to-day relationship with Licensees including on-boarding, contract negotiation, identifying opportunities, resolving issues, approvals, and promotion  

• Research and understand the competitive landscape; analyze and understand market trends, consumer trends, retail, and industry needs

• Proactively engage internal Marketing, Communications, and Social Media teams to drive awareness of product lines

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 7+ years’ of related experience (Licensing, business development, account management, buying, merchandising)

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

• Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting and planning

• Strong relationship building skills, flexible and adaptable; able to collaborate, influence, and persuade at all levels of an organization, both internal and external

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills

• Capable of working independently and managing a variety of initiatives / opportunities simultaneously 

• Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, entrepreneurial, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to travel (as needed)

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Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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 and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits