Director, Softlines, Brand Commercializ… at Disney

What you'd actually do

Develop and implement business strategies for Softline categories (Fashion, Home) in Japan market, in line with business priorities of Japan Brand Commercialization.

Define and develop new business opportunities and strategic licensing partners in the responsible categories to grow the business.

Collaborate with APAC business leaders and implement global/APAC initiatives into Japan market, as well as driving the cross-border strategy across APAC.

Achieve AOP revenue target and sales objectives, with driving long-term strategic plan.

Work closely with key licensees to set future strategies for the business growth including contract negotiation, product development, sales management, marketing & promotion, etc.

Skills

Required

Business strategy development
Market analysis
Licensing and partnership management
Revenue target achievement
Cross-functional collaboration
Contract negotiation
Product development oversight
Sales management
Marketing and promotion support
Consumer insights analysis
Team management and coaching

Nice to have

Experience in the Japanese market
Knowledge of Softlines categories (Fashion, Home)
Understanding of Disney properties

Job Posting Title:

Director, Softlines, Brand Commercialization

Req ID:

10103791

Job Description:

Develop and implement business strategies for Softline categories (Fashion, Home) in Japan market, in line with business priorities of Japan Brand Commercialization.
Define and develop new business opportunities and strategic licensing partners in the responsible categories to grow the business.
Collaborate with APAC business leaders and implement global/APAC initiatives into Japan market, as well as driving the cross-border strategy across APAC.
Achieve AOP revenue target and sales objectives, with driving long-term strategic plan.
Work closely with key licensees to set future strategies for the business growth including contract negotiation, product development, sales management, marketing & promotion, etc.
Analyse responsible categories to develop strategies and tactics for the business growth.
Proactively support licensees’ marketing & promotion initiatives for Disney licensed products, working closely with marketing team, to engage Disney guests across channels and trades.
Understand consumer insights to improve franchise presence and drive merchandises with licensee plans and consumer engagement.
Work closely with other LOBs (Line of Business) and global/APAC stake holders to deliver common strategic goals and objectives as well as maximize synergy effect of Disney properties.
Explore new and white spaces to figure out business and organizational opportunities, don’t hesitate challenges.
Manage licensees to provide accurate sales forecasts and revenue accruals.
Work closely with Product Design & APAC Creative teams to develop best-in-class creative products.
Pursue operational excellence and improve the process focusing on STOP, START, CONTINUE approaches.
Motivate teams through establishment of clear and challenging strategies and objectives.
Engage team members to navigate them into the goals and objectives.
Assess team members’ performance and coach them effectively to develop them as future leaders.

Job Posting Segment:

APAC - Brand Commercialization

Job Posting Primary Business:

Global (APAC Japan)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Retail Licensing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Minato-ku, Japan

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-10-18