Business Manager at The Walt Disney Company

Seoul, South Korea

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Consumer Products, RetailIndustries

Requirements

+9 years’ experience in account management/sales/marketing/licensing/retail is preferred
Bachelor’s degree, preferably marketing or business commerce
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Good analytical skill and understanding of business and financial concepts
People management skill
Bilingual fluency in English and Korean, with strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinker with strong execution ability and commercial acumen
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced, matrixed environments
Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Outlook
Results-driven, proactive, and a collaborative team player
Passionate about the Disney brand and building strong internal/external relationships

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with existing licensees and nurture them to grow further. Also identify new business opportunities and develop potential partners to solidify the licensee base
Develop local market category plan for Softlines category (Home & Stationery) in line with regional strategy & plan
Lead the commercial management of a series of existing accounts to achieve the yearly business (financial) target as well as strategic initiatives that the company pursues
Take the lead of several projects as needed and manage specific licensees with full understanding of Disney business standards and respective category needs
Collaborate with retail, marketing team and other line of business to support sales promotion, events and advertising in the local market
Work with buyers from key retail accounts to develop business opportunities, managing product sourcing, mix / range, pricing and new programs specific to each retailer’s shopping profile
Drive strategic upskilling of the sales team through targeted training and development aligned with business goals and market dynamics
Develop and execute long term strategies
Lead the commercial management of a series of existing wholesale accounts, made up of some of the largest licensees in the industry
Evaluate licensee base and drive a rationalization plan to ensure effective and focused business management and strategic planning to support growth across categories

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Account ManagementSales ManagementMarketingLicensingRetailNegotiationAnalytical SkillsStrategic PlanningRelationship ManagementCategory Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Business Manager role?

The role prefers +9 years’ experience in account management/sales/marketing/licensing/retail, along with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing or business commerce.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, good analytical skills with understanding of business and financial concepts, people management skills, bilingual fluency in English and Korean, and proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Is this a remote position, or where is it located?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company say about its culture and team environment?

The Walt Disney Company strives to be a diverse and inclusive workforce representative of audiences, where all can thrive and belong, committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; the role emphasizes being a collaborative team player passionate about the Disney brand.