Job Posting Title:
Disneyland Paris Strategy Manager, Benelux & GSA, Fixed Term Contract
Req ID:
10131424
Job Description:
Location: Antwerp, Amsterdam, Munich or Paris Work pattern: 4 days office‑based, 1 day working from home Contract: 18‑month fixed‑term Reporting line: Disneyland Paris – Marketing Strategy Team (Paris)
Bring strategy to life. Shape how Europe experiences Disneyland Paris.
Disneyland Paris is entering an exciting next chapter, with bold ambitions for growth, innovation and guest experience across Europe. To support this momentum, we’re looking for a Country Strategy Manager to lead the sales and marketing strategy for the Benelux and GSA markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands and Belgium).
This is a high‑impact strategic role sitting within the Disneyland Paris Marketing Strategy team in Paris, working at the intersection of insight, creativity and commercial performance. You will act as a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders and local market teams—shaping plans that drive attendance, revenue and long‑term value.
This 18‑month fixed‑term opportunity offers the chance to make a real strategic contribution at a critical moment of growth for Disneyland Paris, while gaining deep exposure to senior stakeholders, multi‑market strategy and European commercial leadership.
About the role
Working closely with the Senior Manager, Country Heads and local marketing teams, you will:
- Act as a strategic thinking partner for the Benelux and GSA markets
- Lead the marketing and sales strategy to deliver the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets
- Balance short‑term commercial priorities with longer‑term strategic thinking
- Represent and safeguard the central commercial strategy across local markets, while constructively challenging and supporting teams to achieve results
What you will do
Shape winning strategies
- Analyse consumer behaviour, business performance, financial results, competitive dynamics and past initiatives to identify clear insights, opportunities and risks
- Translate insights into actionable strategies and initiatives, aligned to central strategic priorities
- Contribute to short‑, medium‑ and long‑term strategy, helping shape future growth plans for the destination
Drive AOP delivery
Lead the strategic planning of annual AOP projects, including:
- Media strategy and planning
- Message architecture and campaign calendars
- Sales and promotional strategies
Oversee performance analysis and develop recommendations
Present progress, insights and recommendations to the Sales Executive Committee
Influence investment and decision‑making
- Contribute to profitability analyses and discussions supporting the validation of marketing and sales investments
- Prepare and present clear, structured strategic recommendations to senior management
Be a strategic connector
- Act as the key link between central and local teams, ensuring consistency, challenge and strategic alignment
- Partner closely with marketing, sales, finance and insight teams across a highly matrixed, multicultural environment
- Influence through credibility, clarity and strong strategic thinking rather than hierarchy
What we’re looking for
Master’s degree (Bac +5) from a Business School or equivalent
Extensive experience in Marketing, Strategy or Consulting, ideally within FMCG, Luxury, Cosmetics or Travel
Experience working across multiple markets and international environments
Fluent English is essential
- German, French and/or Dutch is an advantage, but not essential
Skills & strengths
- Strong analytical capability, with the ability to simplify complexity
- Excellent business writing and presentation skills
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and multiple complex priorities
Key competencies
- Strategic, conceptual thinker with a strong commercial mindset
- Curious, creative and forward‑thinking
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and cultures
- Able to manage significant workload autonomously and effectively
- Strong collaborator who builds trust in multi‑cultural teams
- Proactive, resilient and energized by challenge
Why join Disneyland Paris?
- Take on a visible strategic role at one of Europe’s most iconic destinations
- Work in a pan‑European, multicultural environment with senior exposure
- Combine strategy, insight and creativity in a role with genuine influence
- Benefit from a hybrid working model while staying connected to your local office
- Be part of a company where storytelling, innovation and guest experience matter every day
Additional information
This role is offered on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract and follows Disneyland Paris’ hybrid working model (4 days office‑based, 1 day working from home).
The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the audiences we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, abilities and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability, please let us know. We are happy to provide adjustments to support you at any stage of the application or interview process.
Job Posting Segment:
Commercial Strategy
Job Posting Primary Business:
Distribution and Sales (DLP)
Primary Job Posting Category:
Marketing
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Munich, Germany
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
BEL - Broederminstraat 9, NLD - Max & Moore Asterweg 15-S
Date Posted:
2026-01-21