About the Role & Program:

The Food & Beverage Commercial Optimization Intern is a developmental leadership position that is responsible for active day-to-day management of hardline novelty product development planning and logistic support for the Disneyland® Resort, Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, Aulani Resort and Disney Cruise Line. Areas of development in this internship role will include a variety of responsibilities inclusive of assortment financial tracking, inventory management, buy plans, product development submissions and approvals process for novelty product development, drive communication with vendors, the distribution centers and logistics departments. Additional responsibilities to include partnering with Walt Disney Imagineering, Marketing and Operations partners to ensure smooth strategy, product design, development and delivery.

The Novelty Souvenir Development Team will focus on developing interns through developmental tasks, regular learning assessments, and dedicated mentorship. This role will prepare the interns to improve their knowledge of product development for the novelty hardline business while maintaining strong connection to the Disney brand.

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 - January 2026.

What You Will Do:

• Developing skills to identify key business drivers for Food & Beverage Novelty hardline product
• Drive revenue managing inventory, buy plans and financial tracking for new initiatives
• Manage submissions and approvals process for novelty product development
• Partner closely and collaborate with cross-functional Commercial Business Transformations team members, and work together to drive and deliver daily results
• Participate in departmental meetings and communicate relevant information to Cast Members
• Support local projects and lead any potential impacts to the Guest experience
• Dedication to excellence, which includes interacting with Operations teams, the broader Food & Beverage team, Pricing partners and vendors to explore opportunities and resolve any issues

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven integrity and professionalism in a fast paced, high volume work environment
• Proven strength in collaboration and communication skills
• Proven analytical and strategic skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making
• Demonstrated strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills with attention to detail
• Availability and willingness to be flexible with work schedule

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Prior experience in Hardlines Product Development, Planning or Food & Beverage field
• Knowledge of product planning and/or analytics
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications inclusive of Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of Smartsheet, Tableau, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Previous work experience with The Walt Disney Company

Education:

• Junior or Senior year preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: 

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship. 
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants:  You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.  
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

• Fully available for the duration of the internship (approximately 40 hours each week)
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Anaheim, CA area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

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The pay rate for this role in California is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.