Associate, Softlines Licensing

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At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire 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, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.

Be Part of the Story as the Associate, Softlines Licensing – Apparel, Sleepwear & Footwear This role will support the Softline's business with day-to day responsibilities as well as provide data analysis, new business ideation and partner relationships. The Associate provides support in managing a category of products and a portfolio of licensees to meet or exceed predetermined revenue targets and growth objectives.

This role reports to the Manager, North America Softlines.

This is a Full Time role.

What You Will Do

• Support Softline's business with general day-to-day responsibilities.
• Daily communication with licensees, responding to inquiries, researching matters and following up on requests.
• Maintain information and images of retail placed SKUs on product placement grids.
• Archive licensee buy boards, weekly POS reports, and contracts.
• Analyze, compile and send out Softline's weekly selling highlights.
• Gather and maintain updated information for various documents such as licensee contact list, vendor matrix, and retail lists.
• Request, organize, and submit licensee product to brand commercialization, Public Relations, and marketing teams for social media platforms, CRM emails, and in-person events.
• Organize and maintain product samples in designated storage and fulfill requests as needed.
• Provide support to management in the contract and amendment process, annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting as needed.
• Identify white space, conduct research and present analysis from trends, and retail.
• Schedule/manage team calls with internal and external partners.
• Provide support to management in all systems (contracts, marketing approvals, licensee onboarding, etc.) as needed. Support the project management of new initiatives and projects as they come.
• Build strong team-oriented relationships with other Disney Consumer Products key business units.
• Ensure licensee product lines reflect Disney quality and brand/property objectives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2 years related experience in brand management, licensing or marketing
• High level of interest in apparel and accessories, as well as keen sense of fashion/trends/social media
• Excellent follow up, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments
• Detail-oriented
• Friendly, team player with a can do attitude
• Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, flexible, analytical
• Adaptable to change and taking direction from others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional email etiquette
• Knowledgeable with office suite (Excel, Power Point, Word, Keynote)
• Leverage social media and traditional marketing media tools to provide insights and trends.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Benefits And Perks
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 .

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $65,300.00-$87,500.00 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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Location:
Glendale,California

Job Posting Company:
Disney Experiences

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Salary : $65,300 - $87,500