Assistant Business Manager at The Walt Disney Company

Beijing, Beijing, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Consumer Goods, LicensingIndustries

Requirements

Competency in business systems: Insight (Contract Admin. & Royalty reports), INvision (Forecasting/Budgeting), SAP (Travel expenses & Purchase Orders)
Ability to manage regional licensees and ensure compliance with Disney’s business standards, directions, strategies, contracts, terms, conditions, and labor standards
Experience in market analysis, category management, retail management, creative/product development, finance, and marketing coordination
Full-time availability for role in Beijing, China (APAC - Brand Commercialization, Global APAC GC/KR, Retail Licensing)

Responsibilities

Manage regional licensees: Implement regional category plan/strategy, develop & execute local market category plans, develop/implement/achieve yearly revenue budget, ensure licensees understand Disney’s business standards/directions/strategies and achieve targeted budget
Undertake market analysis to meet trends/regulations, monitor sub-categories/retail performance, determine/develop Disney’s segment share
Determine category key drivers (franchise, products, price, retail channel) to expand brand presence with retailer needs
Contribute to regional category discussions on behalf of local market
Identify & contract new licensees, identify product/franchise/channel gaps and fill them, manage contract renewals based on category plan
Assist establishment of efficient distribution services, provide account management to top licensees for long-term development
Coordinate with Compliance Group for licensee labor standards compliance, ensure thorough understanding/compliance of Disney’s contracts/terms/conditions
Identify/develop manufacturing centers of excellence (global/regional), regularly communicate with key licensees and conduct quarterly performance reviews
Work with key retail accounts to manage Disney’s product range/presence, develop business opportunities with buyers (product sourcing, mix/range, pricing, new programs)
Act as communication link between Disney/licensees and retail buyers, conduct quarterly retail accounts performance reviews/marketing updates, identify signage/merchandising needs
Direct product development with Product Developer per category plan and quality improvement, administer/coordinate licensee product approvals
Manage category budget & bottom line, provide quarterly category revenue forecasts, collect past due accounts receivable
Coordinate with Retail/Sales & Marketing team for sales promotions/events/advertising, ensure understanding of consumer profiles/market needs, ensure licensees implement Disney visual merchandising programs