Project Hire- Associate, North America Brand Commercialization

Job ID 10103757 Location Glendale, California, United States / Celebration, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Nov. 11, 2024

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Job Summary:

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.

Be Part of the Story as the (Project Hire) Associate, North America Brand Commercialization! This role provides support in the execution of franchise strategy and vision across Disney Consumer Products. DCP is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company that extends the Disney brand to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys, home décor and books to interactive games, food and beverages, stationery, electronics and animation art.

This role reports to the Sr. Manager, North American Brand Commercialization.

This is a 12 month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do:

Marketing Approval Process

Manage the process by which Licensees submit marketing collateral materials to Disney for review and approval
Own the Online Product Approval (OPA) system to process marketing collateral approvals
Employ a very detail-oriented lens to review and approve the majority of these marketing submissions independently
Use excellent judgment to understand when marketing needs to be flagged for additional review to team members or functional partners.
Route/manage OPA/Marketing submissions including TV spots, in-store creative, trade communications and more

Franchise Development

Support business updates for internal and external partners by coordinating data collection, product images, etc.
Help manage global retail clearances for IP and retail programs

Partners

Develops relationships with internal stakeholders
Help support marketing and franchise review process with content partners including submissions, feedback capture and implementation
Assist in sourcing additional assets, marketing materials, or information from cross functional partners

Communication and Sales Tools

Support development, maintenance and distribution of franchise tools including Fact Sheets, pitch decks, Hot Sheets, sizzles, content calendars, and film-related presentations
Support tailored pitch deck development for retail, trade shows and large meetings
Support PR needs via asset support, routing support, fact checking, and product details
Support marketing initiative development tied specifically to retail and licensing initiatives

General Support

Team meeting coordination including Agenda generation, recap notes/action steps, follow ups
Develop and maintain collection of samples for various needs

Required Qualifications and Skills:

2 years of related experience
Solid presentation skills and able to address both internal and external partners in a compelling way
Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, flexible, detail oriented
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Friendly, people oriented, strong collaborator and team player
Able to handle multiple tasks and assignments
Resourceful, innovative and responsive to change
Excellent judgment skills
Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Keynote)

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Benefits and Perks:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $64,300 to $86,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Consumer Products, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Disney Consumer Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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