// Open Role at Disney
Join Disney Consumer Products as an Associate, supporting category management, licensee relationships, and product development for captivating merchandise, including console games, ensuring brand quality and revenue growth.
Job Posting Title:
Associate NAM Hardlines (PH)
Req ID:
10158785
Job Description:
At Disney Consumer Products**, we inspire imagination around the world** and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives! From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world. This role will report directly to the Manager, NAM Hardlines and will sit onsite in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL.
This role is a 6 month project hire (PH) or Internal Assignment (IA) position with no guarantee of permanent employment (length of role may change based on business needs).
What You Will Do
The Associate provides support in managing a category of products and a portfolio of licensees in order to meet or exceed predetermined revenue targets and growth objectives.
Category Management:
Manages day-to-day relationship with core toy licensees for a specific segment of the business, providing information, facilitating assets, resolving issues, on-boarding new licensees reviewing/approving/facilitating approvals of submissions and promotion/advertising initiatives
Performs day-to-day responsibilities to include licensee management, product marketing approvals and licensee communications
Assists in defining and activating category and property strategy
Supports the process of identifying, pitching and selecting licensees
Develops and present trends and competitive research within the category as assigned by manager
Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, competitors, business opportunities, threats and dynamics
Identify research and analysis needs to include: sales forecasting, trend research, retail shopping analysis
Helps identify new business opportunities and explore how to maximize business with current licensees
Finance and Business Planning:
Product Development:
Works with the Product Development team to approve and maintain line lists
and to ensure timely OPA (Online Product Approval) comments are provided to help minimize disruption of our product launches
Ensures licensee product lines reflect Disney quality and brand/property objectives
Brand and Content Management:
Active contributor to a matrixed team including Franchise Licensing, Product Development, Finance, Integrated Retail, HR, Contract Administration & Franchise Marketing
Develop cross divisional relationships with key stakeholders across The Walt Disney Company to help maximize licensing opportunities (e.g. Studio Promotions, Alliances, Corporate Brand Management etc.)
Marketing and Retail/Sales:
Ensures timely approvals of licensee's marketing elements in Disney Media Manager
Supports internal initiatives generated by the Franchise Marketing and Integrated Retail teams
Required Qualifications & Skills
Positive relationship building skills, flexible and adaptable; able to collaborate, influence, and persuade at all levels of an organization, both internal and external
Capable of working independently and leading a wide range of initiatives / opportunities simultaneously
Self-starter, motivated and proactive
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Excel, Power Point / Keynote, Word, Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
Education
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $72,000.00-$96,500.00 per year and in Orlando, FL is $66,900.00 - $92,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Job Posting Segment:
NA - Brand Commercialization
Job Posting Primary Business:
Regional (NA - Brand Commercialization)
Primary Job Posting Category:
Retail Licensing
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-03
The Associate NAM Hardlines will provide support in managing product categories and a portfolio of licensees to meet revenue targets. Responsibilities include day-to-day licensee relationship management, product marketing approvals, assisting with category strategy, identifying new licensees, and conducting market research. The role also involves supporting financial analyses, forecasting, and product development processes to ensure product quality and timely launches. Active contribution to cross-functional teams and ensuring timely approval of marketing elements are also key. Candidates must possess positive relationship-building skills, be flexible, adaptable, self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently on multiple initiatives. Professional written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote, Word, and Outlook. A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience or an MBA is preferred.