Manager, Strategy & Planning

About the Role & Team:

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world!

The Strategy and Planning Team is a highly visible team that collaborates with executive leaders in Disney Consumer Products (DCP) to develop strategies that drive business growth, with a clear path from strategy development to execution and impact assessment.

We seek a candidate with experience in retail/product strategy, management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or private equity to support the development and execution of DCP’s growth strategy. The role requires superior analytical and modeling skills as well as a proven ability to collaborate across a diverse range of collaborators, including multiple levels of management within DCP and across The Walt Disney Company. You will report to the Senior Manager, Strategy & Planning.

What You Will Do:

• Define and analyze consumer and retail trends across major markets, and translate analysis into substantial takeaways to formulate strategic recommendations

• Work collaboratively with internal partners to develop and implement global growth initiatives related to geographic, brand or category expansion

• Research and analyze new or evolving markets to assess whitespace opportunities

• Conduct financial analyses to evaluate the size of the prize for new business opportunities

• Develop go-to-market strategies for new business opportunities, incorporating inputs from various internal collaborators across teams

• Create compelling presentation materials such as decks and briefs; verbally communicate key takeaways and recommendations with internal partners

• Provide inputs for components of Disney’s annual strategic planning process with oversight from other Strategy & Planning team members

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously with varying deliverable dates and consistently deliver projects on time

• Proactively develop and maintain relationships with internal junior stakeholders and external data providers

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 5-7 years of progressively related experience in retail/product strategy, management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or private equity

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

• Ability to quickly adapt information from various sources to construct a compelling and concise narrative

• Previous experience working on cross-functional initiatives in a prior role

• Strong problem-solving skills such as prioritization, critical thinking, and hypothesis development

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with rapid project turnarounds required

• Ability to think pragmatically, not just theoretically, and drive execution of concepts

• Outstanding multi-tasking and collaboration capabilities

• Ability to handle ambiguity where information is limited, timelines are tight, and expectations are high

• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills with the ability to develop cogent arguments and present them concisely to internal partners, including executives

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Additional Information:

• This position is available to be based in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL.

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $113,800.00 to $152,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.