Assistant Manager, Consumables

About the Role

Disney Consumer Products (DCP), part of The Walt Disney Company, brings Disney's iconic stories and characters to life through innovative partnerships. The Assistant Manager, Licensing, Pets & Dry Goods plays a critical role in shaping and scaling this business, leading a portfolio of categories and licensees to drive revenue growth and build culturally relevant, consumer-led product strategies.

This is a full-time role reporting to the Director, NAM Consumables.

What You Will Do

Category Strategy & Business Growth

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive revenue growth and achieve financial targets
• Build annual business plans by brand, retailer, and franchise, identifying key growth opportunities
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform strategy
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with new and existing licensees

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Own financial performance for assigned categories, including annual planning and quarterly forecasting
• Analyze licensee and retailer performance and define growth targets aligned with DCP goals
• Monitor retail performance and provide ongoing business insights and recommendations

Licensee & Retailer Management

• Manage day-to-day relationships with licensees, including contract negotiations, approvals, and compliance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners to unlock growth opportunities
• Ensure product assortments and launches align with retail strategies and consumer demand

Product & Go-To-Market Execution

• Partner with Product Design to develop compelling, high-quality products aligned with Disney IP
• Oversee product strategy, merchandising plans, and marketing alignment to maximize sell-through
• Support sales and marketing teams with product information, presentations, and retail pitches

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Brand Commercialization, Marketing, and Sales teams to execute integrated campaigns
• Collaborate across DCP teams to unlock cross-category and cross-promotional opportunities