Assistant Manager, NAM Consumables

The Walt Disney Company

Assistant Manager at Disney Consumer Products executing category strategies for revenue growth and managing relationships with licensees. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop quality products.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeGlendale • California, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,500 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute 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
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
Collaborate across DCP teams to unlock cross-category and cross-promotional opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of relevant Licensing experience
Experience in brand licensing, retail, or consumer products preferred
Strong understanding of the Loyalty & Pets and retail landscape, including distribution and go-to-market strategies; other category experience (i.e. Health & Beauty) is a plus
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
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide

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Hard Skills & Tools

Category Strategy DevelopmentBusiness PlanningMarket Trend AnalysisFinancial ForecastingContract Negotiation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProject ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative Team Player