Commercial Strategy Manager

Posted:
10/19/2025, 6:35:37 PM

Location(s):
Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Job Posting Title:

Commercial Strategy Manager

Req ID:

10134863

Job Description:

Overview:

  • Walt Disney Attractions Japan (WDAJ) focuses on bolstering Disney’s premium brand through active engagement with Oriental Land Company (OLC) in the licensing relationship for Tokyo Disney Resort (TDR).
  • The Commercial Strategy Division supports OLC on strategy across several functional areas: Attractions and Entertainment (A&E) Menu, Marketing, Pricing & Yield management, New Experiences and Go to Market strategies
  • The Commercial Strategy Manager role represents a well-rounded experience across experience, product and pricing growth strategies, a dynamic opportunity to deepen both functional expertise and influential capacity.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Across functional areas (A&E Menu, New experiences, Pricing & Yield), participate in and exercise influence on strategic & planning processes
  • Leverage other Disney Parks’s experiences, combined with local data (GSM, Target audiences insights) and key local strategic priorities, to build relevant recommendations
  • Partner with Walt Disney Imagineering to recommend the most appropriate A&E Menu recommendation (choice of IP, type of experience, level of investment) to strengthen Disney Brand’s and TDR leadership position in the Market on the long term.
  • Partner with Marketing Manager, Finance Manager and OLC counterparts to pro-actively draft go-to-market strategies recommendations that drive value for guests, OLC and Disney
  • Be an exemplary representative of WDAJ Commercial Strategy when interfacing with both internal and external entities

Qualifications:

  • Strong analytic and synthetic skills – expertise in business scenario building
  • Strong presentation skills (written presentations) – ability to elaborate compelling recommendations
  • Ability to build a recommendation based on storytelling, proven consumer insights and relevant data rationale.
  • Strong business acumen, expertise in pricing and yield strategies highly appreciated
  • Ability to establish productive relationships (locally and with Disney Parks counterparts), adapt to change and work well on a team
  • Intellectual curiosity, consumer-focus, and capacity to quickly develop expertise on new topics
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Expertise in strategic consulting and/or pricing and/or related functions (5-10 years); experience across multi-national companies is preferred
  • Familiarity with Disney brand sensibilities is a plus
  • Fluency in English, with excellent written & verbal communication skills.  Fluency in Japanese is preferred
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially presentations
  • Some schedule flexibility to allow occasional early morning calls with the US
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in business/commerce related field, OR Bachelor’s degree plus work experience at Disney Experiences

Job Posting Segment:

Walt Disney Attractions Japan

Job Posting Primary Business:

Commercial Strategy

Primary Job Posting Category:

Planning (Excludes M&A)

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Chiba-ken, Japan

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-10-20