Associate Business Manager
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10139421 Location Seoul, South Korea Business Disney Experiences Date posted Jan. 13, 2026Job Summary:
Job Summary
Develop and execute our long-term strategies
Lead the commercial management of a series of our existing wholesale accounts, made up of some of the largest licensees in the industry.
Evaluate licensee base and drive a rationalization plan to ensure effective and focused business management and strategic planning to support growth across categories.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic category & licensee management
Build strong relationships with existing licensees and nurture them to grow further. Also identify new business opportunities and develop potential partners to solidify the licensee base.
Develop local market category plan for hardline category (toys) in line with regional strategy & plan.
Identify, define, communicate, and drive new growth opportunities built on licensing various Disney IP outside traditional hardline/softline categories.
Lead the commercial management of a series of our existing accounts to achieve the yearly business (financial) target as well as strategic initiatives that the company pursues.
Take the lead of several projects as needed and manage specific licensees with full understanding of Disney business standards and respective category needs.
Collaborate with retail, marketing team and other line of business to support sales promotion, events and advertising in the local market.
Work with buyers from key retail accounts to develop business opportunities, managing product sourcing, mix / range, pricing and new programs specific to each retailer’s shopping profile.
Drive strategic upskilling of the sales team through targeted training and development aligned with business goals and market dynamics
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in account management/sales/marketing/licensing/retail is preferred.
Experience and/or a high level of interest in categories such as Toy, Fashion, and/or FMCG.
Experience and proficiency operating under uncertain, undefined environments to identify and drive strategic business outcomes.
Willingness to bring creative/new ideas & solutions
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Good analytical skill and understanding of business and financial concepts
Business proficiency in English.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites. (especially Excel & Power Point)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
Goal-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
Excellent presentation, communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
Passionate about the Disney brand and building strong internal/external relationships
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse 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.
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 (Korea), LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.