Job Posting Title: Director, Softlines, Brand Commercialization Req ID: 10103791 Job Description: - Develop and implement business strategies for Softline categories (Fashion, Home) in Japan market, in line with business priorities of Japan Brand Commercialization. - Define and develop new business opportunities and strategic licensing partners in the responsible categories to grow the business. - Collaborate with APAC business leaders and implement global/APAC initiatives into Japan market, as well as driving the cross-border strategy across APAC. - Achieve AOP revenue target and sales objectives, with driving long-term strategic plan. - Work closely with key licensees to set future strategies for the business growth including contract negotiation, product development, sales management, marketing & promotion, etc. - Analyse responsible categories to develop strategies and tactics for the business growth. - Proactively support licensees’ marketing & promotion initiatives for Disney licensed products, working closely with marketing team, to engage Disney guests across channels and trades. - Understand consumer insights to improve franchise presence and drive merchandises with licensee plans and consumer engagement. - Work closely with other LOBs (Line of Business) and global/APAC stake holders to deliver common strategic goals and objectives as well as maximize synergy effect of Disney properties. - Explore new and white spaces to figure out business and organizational opportunities, don’t hesitate challenges. - Manage licensees to provide accurate sales forecasts and revenue accruals. - Work closely with Product Design & APAC Creative teams to develop best-in-class creative products. - Pursue operational excellence and improve the process focusing on STOP, START, CONTINUE approaches. - Motivate teams through establishment of clear and challenging strategies and objectives. - Engage team members to navigate them into the goals and objectives. - Assess team members’ performance and coach them effectively to develop them as future leaders. Job Posting Segment: APAC - Brand Commercialization Job Posting Primary Business: Global (APAC Japan) Primary Job Posting Category: Retail Licensing Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Minato-ku, Japan Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2024-10-18