Assistant Manager, Licensing Consumables - Growth & Strategy

Disney Experiences; Celebration (FL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras

Job summary

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is seeking an Assistant Manager, Licensing Consumables to drive revenue growth across a portfolio of licensees and sub-categories. You will build strategies, manage budgets, and collaborate with Product Design to align Disney IP with retail needs.

You will report to the Manager, NAM Consumables, and contribute to category leadership, go-to-market execution, and cross-functional initiatives within a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment in Florida.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in brand licensing, retail, or consumer products preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Food and retail landscape, including distribution and go-to-market strategies preferred.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical and strategic mindset.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies to drive revenue growth and achieve financial targets.
• Build annual business plans by brand, retailer and franchise, identifying key growth opportunities.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform strategy.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with both new and existing licensees.
• Serve as the category ambassador internally and externally.
• Own financial performance for assigned categories, including annual planning and quarterly forecasting.
• Analyze licensee and retailer performance and define growth targets aligned with DCP goals.
• Monitor retail performance and provide ongoing business insights and recommendations.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with licensees, including contract negotiations, approvals, and compliance.
• Ensure timely response to licensee requests and support ongoing business needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners to unlock growth opportunities.
• Ensure product assortments and launches align with retail strategies and consumer demand.
• Partner with Product Design to develop compelling, high-quality products aligned with Disney IP.
• Oversee product strategy, merchandising plans, and marketing alignment to maximize sell-through.
• Ensure all products meet Disney quality standards and brand guidelines.
• Support sales and marketing teams with product information, presentations, and retail pitches.
• Partner with Brand Commercialization, Marketing, and Sales teams to execute integrated campaigns.
• Collaborate across DCP teams to unlock cross-category and cross-promotional opportunities.
• Support team initiatives including presentations, financial analysis, and operational processes.

Skills

Brand licensing

Retail

Consumer products

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is seeking an Assistant Manager, Licensing Consumables to drive revenue growth across a portfolio of licensees and sub-categories. You will build strategies, manage budgets, and collaborate with Product Design to align Disney IP with retail needs.

You will report to the Manager, NAM Consumables, and contribute to category leadership, go-to-market execution, and cross-functional initiatives within a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment in Florida.