Softlines Manager

The Walt Disney Company

NAM Softlines Manager at Disney Consumer Products managing Accessories & Footwear categories and driving revenue growth. Requires strong understanding of consumer products and retail environments.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeGlendale • California, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,600 - $140,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing product categories and licensees, with a strong focus on developing and implementing business strategies for major brands. Proficient in fiscal management, market analysis, and building collaborative relationships to drive revenue growth.

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Product Category ManagementBusiness Strategy DevelopmentFiscal ResponsibilityMarket Trend AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

Consumer Product TrendsBrand PositioningRetail Environment UnderstandingContract NegotiationData ManagementMerchandisingMarketing PlansRevenue ForecastingProduct Strategy DevelopmentFinancial Tracking Systems

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedExcellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAnalytical ThinkingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

AccessoriesFootwearDisneyMarvelStar Wars20th Century PropertiesDirect-to-ConsumerRetail Sales PerformanceTeam CoordinationBusiness Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing a group of product categories and licensees for Accessories & Footwear
Developing, proposing, overseeing and implementing the business strategy for Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century properties for Men's Apparel categories, Accessories & Footwear categories
Fiscal responsibility for assigned categories including annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting
Participating and contributing to the strategic planning process
Developing strategies and business plans by brand, property and retail distribution channel
Identifying new business and revenue opportunities
Providing licensee/product information in support of marketing and brand presentations and sales meetings
Acts as ambassador for the category
Researching & understanding the competitive landscape
Analyzing and understanding market trends, consumer trends, retailer and industry needs
Developing and implementing product strategies, merchandising, and marketing plans to maximize sales
Managing licensee portfolio including contract negotiation, data management, approvals, submissions, promotion/advertising
Partnering with the Product Development team to innovate & bring to market compelling new products
Maintaining strong knowledge of the retail landscape and monitoring retail sales performance of key licensees and programs
Building team-oriented relationships with other DCP franchise teams and business units to develop opportunities of coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ yrs. related experience or an MBA with 3-4 years of experience
Strong understanding of consumer product trends and brand positioning
Solid understanding of the retail environment, including retail and direct-to-consumer
Highly detail-oriented
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to handle several tasks/assignments simultaneously and to maintain flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Excellent communication & presentation skills
Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, able to work in a fast-paced environment
Analytical/Strategic Thinker
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; knowledge of financial tracking systems preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits