Job Posting Title:
Associate Business Manager
Req ID:
10139421
Job Description:
**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**
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Strategic category & licensee management
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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.
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Develop local market category plan for hardline category (toys) in line with regional strategy & plan.
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Identify, define, communicate, and drive new growth opportunities built on licensing various Disney IP outside traditional hardline/softline categories.
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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.
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Take the lead of several projects as needed and manage specific licensees with full understanding of Disney business standards and respective category needs.
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Collaborate with retail, marketing team and other line of business to support sales promotion, events and advertising in the local market.
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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.
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Drive strategic upskilling of the sales team through targeted training and development aligned with business goals and market dynamics
**Qualifications**
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in account management/sales/marketing/licensing/retail is preferred.
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Experience and/or a high level of interest in categories such as Toy, Fashion, and/or FMCG.
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Experience and proficiency operating under uncertain, undefined environments to identify and drive strategic business outcomes.
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Willingness to bring creative/new ideas & solutions
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Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
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Good analytical skill and understanding of business and financial concepts
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Business proficiency in English.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites. (especially Excel & Power Point)
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Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
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Goal-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
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Excellent presentation, communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
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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.
Job Posting Segment:
APAC - Brand Commercialization
Job Posting Primary Business:
Global (APAC GC/KR)
Primary Job Posting Category:
Retail Licensing
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Seoul, South Korea
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-01-13