F&B Commercial Optimization Hardline Novelty Intern, Spring 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10099275 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Sep. 20, 2024Job Summary:
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.
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
- 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
- You’ll be an undergraduate or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date)
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
- Must be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
- This internship is a primarily on-site position - Must be able to provide a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
- Program length - The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 - June 2025
- Work details - Must be able to work FULL TIME hours (approximately 40 per week) for the duration of the internship
- Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Transportation - Must have reliable transportation to/from work
- Housing - Must provide own housing for the duration internship program
Recommendation – Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.
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.
About Disneyland Resort:
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
