Emerging Business Growth Strategy and Planning Manager

Job ID 10131243 Location Celebration, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Sep. 16, 2025

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Job Summary:

Disney Signature Experiences champions new business development projects and growth initiatives, diversifying the Disney Experiences portfolio. Storyliving by Disney™ was launched in 2022. Cotino™, a Storyliving by Disney™ community is the first that was announced and will be built in the heart of the Greater Palm Springs. The Emerging Business Growth Strategy and Planning team is focused on bringing Storyliving by Disney to life, exploring new sites, evaluating partnerships, developing sales strategy, and developing other commercial opportunities to drive growth.

The Emerging Business Growth Strategy & Planning Manager plays a significant role in advancing the strategy, planning and execution of the business. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to build the case for growth, defining business objectives, searching for opportunities to improve the consumer value proposition, helping to drive partnership strategy, and identifying additional revenue / OI generating opportunities for the business. You will partner with key leaders from Walt Disney Imagineering, Finance, Business Development & Product Strategy, Operations, Sales, Corporate Alliance, and Legal in all facets of business planning from the initial concept through design, delivery and beyond.

This full-time salaried exempt role reports to the Director, Emerging Business Growth Strategy and Planning and is based in Celebration, FL.

You Will:

Rapidly assess new business initiatives inclusive of sales strategy and commercial opportunities to optimize Revenue and Operating Income for the business that span across sites, explore new sites or are brand extensions of Storyliving
Partner with and influence senior internal and external (C-Suite level) executives to enhance/identify Storyliving critical initiatives and drive growth strategy
Partner with the Emerging Business Steering Committee, Walt Disney Imagineering, Compliance and Legal to ensure clear, consistent interpretation and implementation of deal points, milestones and business processes
Perform extensive analysis and competitive assessments on pricing, absorption, product mix, amenities, and operational decisions in support of launching and sustaining the Storyliving business
Analyze ongoing business performance, needs, risks, opportunities and evaluate solutions to address gaps
Lead and develop future direct report(s)
Foster a culture of creativity, teamwork, diversity, and innovation

You Will Have:

A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in Business Planning, Finance, Product Development, Project Management, Legal, Marketing Strategy, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent roles
Desire to work in a new, lean, developing business that requires independent initiative and the ability to lead effectively within a flexible, dynamic, ambiguous environment
Real estate industry knowledge, and/or business development experience
Deep expertise in analytical/strategic roles, product planning, strategic planning, and Disney products and services
Proven experience as an inspirational leader
Ability to build strategic relationships within and outside the Disney organization
Ability to review, manage and consult on financials and detailed business agreements
Political savvy, relationship oriented, effective team builder, and creative problem-solver
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, drive and complete tasks simultaneously and independently
Demonstrated advanced deck building and presentation skills and a proven track record of successfully delivering presentations to executive-level audiences

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Preferred Education

MBA or JD

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

About us:

The Disney Experiences segment includes Disney's iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia, a top-rated cruise line, a popular vacation ownership program, and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the world's largest children's publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with DLM, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

DLM, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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