This permanent position will be based in Hammersmith, west London, with four days in the office and one from home.

Plan and execute long term and fiscal year strategies. Be responsible for the commercial management of a series of our existing accounts. Evaluate licensee base and drive a rationalisation plan to ensure effective and focused business management and strategic planning to support growth across categories. Identify, pitch and secure new licensees that enhance the category growth in a substantial manner.  

Relationships are key to the success of this role, both internally and externally. You will be required to actively manage and cultivate the engagement, partnership and joint business planning with each account, new and existing, in order to negotiate regional contracts and ultimately drive and deliver strategic growth in licensing sales on behalf of the EMEA business.  

Apply creativity, commerciality and expertise in relevant category product development and utilise knowledge of digital, social and bricks and mortar marketing alongside key trends and consumer insight to develop and drive succinct strategies cross company and departmentally. Be agile in order to capitalise on the moment and identify new opportunities and target partners.    

Areas of Responsibility 

• In conjunction with Senior Licensing Sales Manager/Licensing Sales Director, implement the long-term strategy for specific department in collaboration with relevant stakeholders 

• Using key trends as well as commercial and consumer insight, develop and drive succinct strategies cross company and departmentally whilst being agile to capitalise on the moment and identify new opportunities and target partners 

• Manage the annual operating plan and quarterly forecasting process, developing supplier (licensee) objectives and strategies, working with markets, consumer demo groups, category teams, franchise, marketing, product development and finance to drive growth 

• Actively manage and cultivate the relationship engagement, partnership and joint business planning with each EMEA account, new and existing 

• Execute contract negotiations for certain accounts and appropriately inform all key stakeholders (global, EMEA and local) 

• Work closely with the creative teams, and where required Global Interactive Experiences, on product development and the marketing teams to support the sale of the product as required by licensee/retailer 

• Communicate the International Labour Standards (ILS) process and be the conduit between the supplier and The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) ILS team as directed 

• Execute new business development pitches and develop research projects with a focus on identifying scalable opportunities 

• Coordinate and actively contribute in market meetings 

• Collaborate and develop strong relationships with Disney market teams providing information and regular strategy and franchise updates as well as understanding and satisfying local market needs and differences. Utilise these relationships to share best practise  

• Build relationships with the international CPGP teams in order to share knowledge and best practices 

Training and Professional Development 

• Operate with integrity, champion change and be a good ambassador for The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) 

• Operate as part of an effective and inclusive team by demonstrating an awareness of others; welcoming and valuing unique perspectives and ideas; offering support, sharing knowledge and best practices in order to contribute to overall departmental commitments 

• Take ownership of your professional development through regular career conversations with your line manager and utilising available resources such as D Learn, instructor-led courses and on the job learning 

• Proactively suggest ways to improve departmental performance and processes, leveraging technological tools where applicable  

• Build links with other TWDC functions to develop broader knowledge of the business 

• Promote and maintain an inclusive workplace, championing diversity and inclusion and make use of available resources to extend knowledge and best practice 

• Manage the training and development of all direct reports ensuring commitments are set, regularly reviewed and feedback given using the D Achieve philosophy, where applicable 

• Contribute to maintaining and enhancing the standard of training and development, encouraging participation so that everyone has the tools and resources to do their role effectively and efficiently 

Areas of Accountability 

• Accountable to Licensing Sales Director and Senior Licensing Sales Manager 

• Accountable for delivering against annually agreed performance commitments 

• Accountable for delivering against part-targeted financial royalty revenue annually 

• Accountable for management of the annual operating plan and quarterly forecasting process as directed 

• Accountable for cultivating and maintaining productive relationships and collaborating across departments internally and externally 

• Accountable for contributing to the success of the team 

• Accountable for operating with a sense of urgency 

• Accountable for the effective management of team where applicable 

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required 

• Manager level experience in a commercial function within the consumer technology sector essential

• Degree level education in a related field or equivalent work experience 

• Experience within consumer products business 

• Proven experience of building effective relationships, leading and managing change and collaboration across departments to achieve financial targets and joint goals 

• Proven experience of developing the performance of a team