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