Assistant Manager, NAM Brand Comm., Hardlines- Infant & Preschool Toys

Job ID 10129626 Location Glendale, California, United States / Celebration, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Aug. 27, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company that extends the Disney brand to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys, home décor and books to interactive games, food and beverages, stationery, electronics and animation art.

The Assistant Manager Licensing will be responsible for managing a select group of product categories and licensees with the goal of meeting or exceeding predetermined revenue targets and growth objectives in the Infant & Preschool Toy categories.

The Assistant Manager will report to the Manager, NAM Brand Commercialization, Hardlines.

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do:

Category Management:

Acts as regional ambassador for the preschool category through research & understanding of the competitive landscape. Analyze and understand market trends, consumer trends, retailer and industry needs.
Partner closely with Disney Global team and licensees to strategize and develop new business opportunities.
Manage licensees for infant toy category, which includes contract negotiation, onboarding, data management, approvals, submissions, promotion/advertising and daily relationship with licensees.
Analyzes regional account (licensee and retailer) business performance and develops growth objectives that are aligned with Disney Consumer Products initiatives.
Contribute to the development and implementation of new and innovative product strategies, merchandising and marketing plans to ensure that sales are maximized, and marketing objectives are met.
Partner with sales in assortment / retail planning / sales pitches where relevant.
Perform all functions of “Contract Owner” for a selection of regional licensees.
Support Manager in everyday responsibilities such as contract and amendment process, financial analysis, preparing presentations and other projects, as necessary.

Product Development:

Partner with Disney Global team & product development to innovate & bring to market compelling new product for categories managed
Prepare product presentations included but not limited to internal line reviews.
Ensure licensee product lines reflect Disney quality and brand/property objectives.

Business and Finance Planning:

Accountable for developing, proposing, overseeing, and implementing the business strategy for assigned categories and licensees in the North America Region.
Fiscal responsibility for assigned categories to include annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting (setting annual AOP targets, obtaining and reviewing quarterly forecasts)
Participate and contribute to the strategic planning process. Develop strategies and business plans by retailer, brand and property.
Manage the process from concept to pitch, to licensee on-boarding, contract negotiation and contract signature.

Brand, Retail, Sales, PR and Marketing

Develop strong relationships with Disney and Licensee Retail Teams to maximize commercial and brand opportunities.
Maintain general knowledge of the retail landscape and monitor retail sales performance of key licensees and programs. Perform retail-shopping analysis.
Presents product lines and creative to retail accounts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide licensee/product information in support of marketing and brand presentations and sales meetings.
Build strong team-oriented relationships with other DCP franchise teams and business units, to develop opportunities of coordination with other categories, lines of business and departments and/or cross-promotional opportunities.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

3+ years of related experience in Licensing
Excellent understanding of brand and property positioning, retail business development function, retail distribution and the retail environment
Highly detail-oriented. Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to handle several tasks/assignments simultaneously and to maintain flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Analytical/Strategic Thinker
Excellent communication & presentation skills
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, able to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to set quality standards and hold product to such standards
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; knowledge of financial tracking systems preferred

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
MBA with 1-2 years of experience preferred

Additional Information:

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.

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $85,800 to $115,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related 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.

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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 Disney Consumer Products, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Disney Consumer Products, Inc. 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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