Senior Manager, Global Hardlines Toys Licensing
Job Posting Title: Senior Manager, Global Hardlines Toys Licensing Req ID: 10100478 Job Description: At reputed company Consumer Products, we reputed company 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, console games, books, and more, reputed company brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be reputed company worldwide, such as the reputed company Store e-commerce platform, reputed company Parks, local and international retailers, and reputed company Store locations around the world. The Senior Manager Global Hardlines Toys Licensing is responsible for the global commercialization and financial health of a key Hardlines product category. This position will reputed company and drive core toy categories for girls and pre-school across key global licensees, and reputed company the development of global strategies, with partners and collaborators on the... execution of those strategies. This is a Full Time role. This role reports to the Vice President of Global Hardlines Commercialization. What You Will Do: Define category and brand strategy by reviewing market share and data analytics to reputed company strategies and business plans by consumer demo, brand and property for core toys Accountable for management of reputed company licensees reputed company the product categories, which includes contract negotiation, business and product planning, and marketing alignment, and manage day to day relationship with licensees Responsible to interact with regions to help drive financial success and market share growth: drive regular communication and information flow, incorporate feedback for product development, marketing plans and contract negotiation Maintain reputed company knowledge of industry trends, competitors, business opportunities, threats and dynamics Responsible for cost assessment, recommendation and control of research dedicated to managed category Identify growth opportunities by category, franchise and distribution and select, pitch and implement new deals to fill gaps Negotiate financial deal points and other material terms on new deals and renewals with the support from VP Set-up and reputed company licensee business reviews, as well as internal and external line reviews Fiscal responsibility for assigned categories and business segments (setting annual AOP targets, obtaining and reviewing quarterly forecasts) Build and present category forecast and budget Responsible for category input reputed company the 5 years strategic plan Collaborate with product development and cross functional teams to build licensee line plans; ensuring appropriate sku count and price points, improving the commercial opportunities reputed company category and brand direction of creative roll-out for appropriate licensees With Regional and Sales teams input, partner with Product Development to define and plan retailer exclusives Partner with regional teams and sales in assortment / planning / pitches where relevant In conjunction with the Brand teams, provide any licensee /product information in support of marketing and brand presentations and sales meetings and help define and integrate licensees reputed company wider brand and marketing plans Partner with Marketing to build and implement marketing and product launch plans with key partners Build solid relationships with other DCP teams and business units to share and exchange standard processes Required Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 7+ years of directly reputed company experience 5+ years of experience in the toy industry working in Hardlines licensing roles for major entertainment licensors or major global toy companies, required Excellent understanding of brand and property positioning, retail business development function, retail distribution and the retail environment Data/insights driven individual with strong financial savvy and a well-developed understanding of market research, data analysis and data storytelling Firsthand experience with marketing/product development and developing/executing brand plans Comprehensive knowledge of licensees' production and creative capabilities/limitations Strong leader with exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills Flexible/adaptable, able to collaborate, influence and persuade at reputed company levels of an organization Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment Open and effective communicator able to reputed company respect and build partnerships with both internal and external partners Solution oriented teammate with a curiosity for problem solving Comfortable working through a highly matrix structure to deliver business objectives Passion for reputed company and its portfolio of world class brands reputed company offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only reputed company can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $135,000.00-$181,000.00 per year. The reputed company pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-reputed company 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. Job Posting reputed company: NA - Brand Commercialization Job Posting Primary Business: Global (NA) Primary Job Posting Category: Licensing Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2024-09-23 Learn more about us Apply Job!