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Assistant Commercial Manager - Consumer Product

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10108073 Location Richmond, Australia Business Disney Experiences Date posted Dec. 20, 2024

Job Summary:

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

The key focus for the Assistant Commercial Manager is to drive and manage the Consumers Electronics category within the Australian and New Zealand market, as part of our Consumer Products team. The role also includes administrative responsibilities and tasks to provide support to the overall ANZ Hardlines team.

Our ideal candidate is a relationship focused individual who enjoys collaborating with the wider team and building relationships with your external partners. You are motivated to produce business driven outcomes and are proactive in your approach to support. Adapting your style to changing priorities and business needs comes naturally.

Your key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Ownership of the Consumer Electronics category strategy development, with the ambition to drive growth in line with the Hardlines LOB strategic objectives.

  • Manage a portfolio of licensees across the Consumer Electronics category, including regular partnership review and joint business planning meetings, franchise updates, and retail pitching.

  • Responsibility for contract management, plus tracking the forecasts and royalty postings of managed licensees against budget and prior year, including data entry.

  • Administrative support for the Hardlines team including; Support across quarterly finance processes (SRR), contract administration tasks, external partner communications, monthly industry insights, and data review.

  • Organising and building presentations for internal and external use, collating product inspiration and franchise information.

  • Collaborating with the Retail Marketing team to support licensees and retailers with Disney campaigns

To be successful in this role, you will hold:

  • Strong communication & presentation skills. Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

  • Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships both internally and externally

  • Highly motivated and able to work autonomously as required

  • Ability to work as part of a team

  • High attention to detail

  • Manages projects, processes, and resources to produce desired outcomes in a timely manner

Additional Information:

This is unique opportunity to join the talented team that develops and delivers unparalleled entertainment across Australia and New Zealand so if this role captures your imagination then apply now!

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

The Walt Disney Company can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of accommodations that may assist in helping you feel welcome by emailing wdi.careers.au@disney.com.

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 The Walt Disney Company (Australia) P/L, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

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