Toys Category Manager, MENA — Lead Licensing Growth

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company based in Dubai is seeking a Category Manager for Toys to drive commercial success in the MENA region. You will develop partnerships, lead contract negotiations, and utilize market insights to elevate Disney’s toys portfolio. Ideal candidates have a degree in a related field and experience in consumer products. The role requires strong relationship-building skills and the ability to analyze data effectively.

Benefits

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry

Disney Discounts

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Qualifications

• Degree level education in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience within consumer products business.
• Proven experience of building effective relationships across departments.
• Ability to analyse data and implement business recommendations.
• Excellent commercial and strategic problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of Disney's Hardlines Toys category in MENA.
• Utilise market trends to create effective strategies.
• Develop positive relationships with partners.
• Lead contract negotiations for Hardlines Toys.
• Support marketing campaigns for Disney products.

Skills

Relationship building

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Agility in identifying opportunities

Planning and organization

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Keynote

Job description

A leading entertainment company based in Dubai is seeking a Category Manager for Toys to drive commercial success in the MENA region. You will develop partnerships, lead contract negotiations, and utilize market insights to elevate Disney’s toys portfolio. Ideal candidates have a degree in a related field and experience in consumer products. The role requires strong relationship-building skills and the ability to analyze data effectively.