Sr Manager, Retail Business Development & Transformation at The Walt Disney Company

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, Entertainment, Theme ParksIndustries

Requirements

7+ years’ experience in analytical, financial, or business development roles
2 years of managerial leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to think creatively, spotting opportunities and developing solutions that drive impact
Strong analytical capabilities and ability to marry disparate data sets to create a single, cohesive story
Excellent relationship skills with an ability to influence partners and key business decisions
Superior communication skills and capacity to develop and deliver engaging presentations with clear storytelling; demonstrated competency in creating strong, visually compelling materials
Expertise in project management with the ability to balance shifting priorities to manage and deliver complex projects on time
Proactive and curious, excited to explore challenges and create innovative solutions, even when the path forward isn’t clear
Ability to work within a complex, matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or other quantitative fields or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Oversee major strategic merchandise projects to create significant value for the business through sustainable revenue growth and cost reduction initiatives
Shape transformational strategies in close partnership with Senior Executive leadership to meet long-term objectives
Lead valuation and business case development for strategic merchandise initiatives, leveraging financial modeling and scenario analysis to inform investment decisions and drive executive alignment
Conduct rigorous market, consumer, competitive, and merchandise business analysis to provide data-driven recommendations
Build and foster collaborative partnerships across functions and departments within Disney Experiences (DX) to identify business opportunities and then prioritize solutions, drive alignment, and implement strategies on behalf of Parks Retail
Lead multi-functional teams to deliver new business initiatives with the ability to influence peers and leaders, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Create and maintain a positive team environment focused on “what’s possible” by encouraging diverse thinking to promote and nurture innovation
Passion for developing people with a focus on ongoing improvement to support the organization’s needs
Provide line-of-sight to Director on high-priority initiatives and daily business issues
Develop strategic financial plans to drive growth and profitability while delivering on the Guest experience, partnering to develop long-term goals, objectives, and resource plans for the business
Drive major strategic projects that define our long-term vision to sustain growth, mitigate risk, and optimize organizational focus