Global Brand Commercialization Manager (PH/IA)

As a member of our Disney Consumer Products division (DCP), the

Global Brand Commercialization Manager (PH/IA)

will support the strategic commercialization strategies for our consumer products and retail channels globally for The Walt Disney Company’s portfolio for the Mickey and Friends brand portfolio.

This role will be responsible for supporting brand and category strategies through collaborative partnerships with filmmakers, creative, strategy, business development, and other key stakeholders across DCP, Disney Animation, Disney Live Action and Pixar as well as external development partners.

The role reports to the

Senior Manager, Global Brand Commercialization and

is based in Glendale, CA.

This role is a 24-month project hire (PH) or Internal Assignment (IA) position with no guarantee of permanent employment (length of role may change based on business needs).

You Will / Responsibilities

Support & deliver strategic brand strategy for products across the Mickey & Friends brands globally

Build relationships with global partners and ensure timely & transparent communications

Act as a key contact and manage franchise relationships with internal and external partners

Collaborates with key stakeholders across the company to deliver against commercial needs.

Acts as brand ambassador by providing a broad and deep understanding of Disney and/or Pixar brands

Establish timelines and manage projects to meet key milestones based on business needs

Facilitate milestone meetings, employing strategies for effective and strategic meeting management

Maintain comprehensive project tracking to monitor and report project progress

Escalate when deliverables are off calendar in a timely manner

Think strategically and with a solution-oriented approach

Liaise with Licensees, as needed

Manage sensitive early asset delivery process

Manage Legal/Business Affairs/Trademark/Music clearance process for Creative Design and Product Design

Continually evaluate processes to maximize efficiencies in ways of working, leveraging technology

You Will Have / Required Qualifications

5+ years of progressive brand/franchise experience

Strong understanding of both internal/external, and product go to market

Experience with Excel, Word, Keynote & PowerPoint and other asset management software

Ability to build trust and strong relationships with film makers, executives, and IP stake holders

Agile and responsive – can thrive in ambiguous business situations.

Proven ability to be resourceful, decisive, confident under pressure, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Strong organizational and analytical skills; attention to detail

Outstanding creativity and drive; excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills

Excellent presentation skills and demonstrated ability to craft story

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing projects including timelines, approvals, documentation and overall milestones and insight gathering.

Cross-functional knowledge both internally and externally working across departments such as marketing, brand, business affairs, legal, operations and more.

Experience working with consumer products (softlines and hardlines) and interacting with licensees

Ability to interact with a variety of levels of decision makers and staff.

Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent work experience

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

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $ 105,100.00 to $140,900.00 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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