Commercial Strategy Manager at The Walt Disney Company

Chiba, Chiba, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Theme ParksIndustries

Requirements

Strong analytic and synthetic skills – expertise in business scenario building
Strong presentation skills (written presentations) – ability to elaborate compelling recommendations
Ability to build a recommendation based on storytelling, proven consumer insights and relevant data rationale
Strong business acumen, expertise in pricing and yield strategies highly appreciated
Ability to establish productive relationships (locally and with Disney Parks counterparts), adapt to change and work well on a team
Intellectual curiosity, consumer-focus, and capacity to quickly develop expertise on new topics
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Expertise in strategic consulting and/or pricing and/or related functions (5-10 years); experience across multi-national companies is preferred
Familiarity with Disney brand sensibilities is a plus
Fluency in English, with excellent written & verbal communication skills. Fluency in Japanese is preferred
High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially presentations
Some schedule flexibility to allow occasional early morning calls with the US
Master’s degree or equivalent in business/commerce related field, OR Bachelor’s degree plus work experience at Disney Experiences

Responsibilities

Across functional areas (A&E Menu, New experiences, Pricing & Yield), participate in and exercise influence on strategic & planning processes
Leverage other Disney Parks’s experiences, combined with local data (GSM, Target audiences insights) and key local strategic priorities, to build relevant recommendations
Partner with Walt Disney Imagineering to recommend the most appropriate A&E Menu recommendation (choice of IP, type of experience, level of investment) to strengthen Disney Brand’s and TDR leadership position in the Market on the long term
Partner with Marketing Manager, Finance Manager and OLC counterparts to pro-actively draft go-to-market strategies recommendations that drive value for guests, OLC and Disney
Be an exemplary representative of WDAJ Commercial Strategy when interfacing with both internal and external entities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Strategic PlanningPricing StrategyYield ManagementBusiness AnalyticsPresentation SkillsConsumer InsightsData AnalysisStorytellingBusiness Acumen

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for the Commercial Strategy Manager role?

The role requires expertise in strategic consulting and/or pricing or related functions with 5-10 years of experience; experience across multi-national companies is preferred.

What are the key skills needed for this position?

Key skills include strong analytic and synthetic skills with expertise in business scenario building, strong presentation skills, ability to build recommendations based on storytelling and data, strong business acumen especially in pricing and yield strategies, and strong problem-solving and critical thinking.

What language skills are required?

Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills is required; fluency in Japanese is preferred.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What education is required for the Commercial Strategy Manager position?

A Master’s degree or equivalent in a business/commerce related field is required, or a Bachelor’s degree plus work experience at Disney Experiences.