Director, Global Hardlines

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA • 2h ago

From toys to apparel, books to games, and much more, Disney Consumer Products (DCP) brings our company's products, through stories and characters, to markets worldwide. With a portfolio of renowned franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, 20th Century Studios and National Geographic, our efforts to deliver innovative and experiential products, designed to entertain and inspire, is industry leading and category shaping.

The Director is responsible for leading TWDC's market share and strategic positioning in the Disney Vehicles, Figures, and Doll space. They will lead global licensee partnerships (ex. Mattel, Jakks) to grow the overall hardlines licensing business. The Director ensures that consumer products programs are developed for content and marketing events, new consumer trends, and brand activations - and that revenue goals are achieved.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Define category and brand strategy by reviewing market share and data analytics to develop strategies and business plans by consumer demo, brand and property for core toys

Accountable for management of all licensees within the product categories, which includes contract negotiation, business and product planning, and marketing alignment

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 current 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 execute 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 lead licensee business reviews, as well as internal and external line reviews

FINANCE AND BUSINESS PLANNING:

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 within the 5 years strategic plan

Finalize/negotiate licensee business plans

PRODUCT LINE PLANNING:

Collaborate with product development and cross functional teams to build licensee line plans; ensuring appropriate sku count and price points, maximizing the commercial opportunities

Lead 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

BRAND AND MARKETING:

In conjunction with the Brand teams:

Provide any licensee /product information in support of marketing and brand presentations and sales meetings

Help define and integrate licensees within wider brand and marketing plans

Partner with Marketing to build and execute marketing and product launch plans with key partners

Align key priorities to drive growth targets

MANAGEMENT:

Perform general supervisory functions such as hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, development and operating expense control

Responsible for growth and development of team culture and team's wellbeing

Build solid relationships with other DCP teams and business units to share and exchange best practices

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience or Masters degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent understanding of brand and property positioning, retail business development function, retail distribution and the retail environment

Data/insights driven individual with strong financial acumen 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 all 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 develop respect and build partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders

Solution oriented team player with a curiosity for problem solving

Comfortable working through a highly matrix structure to deliver business objectives

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $185,500 to $248,800 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.

Job ID: 10142860

Location: Glendale,California

Job Posting Company: Disney Experiences

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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