Job Posting Title:

Associate Merchandising Manager - Softlines (Non-Disney Themed)

Req ID:

10103935

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

In this role you will act as the buyer of the line for the Non-Disney themed category, working with vendors, planning, and strategy to ensure the highest quality, consumer focused, trend right product lines across all Disney Parks, and responsible for the fiscal results of their category.

The Associate Merchandising Manager will report to the Sr Manager, Merchandising.

This is a Full-Time position.

What You Will Do

Performs the daily implementation of the Non-Disney themed product category for Softlines

Manages the product strategy at the department, class, and sub-class levels

Consumerist: Consumer obsessed, constantly balancing the art and the science of merchandising to find opportunities.

Gain an understanding of the locations they support and existing core development so that they complement vs cannibalize Disney intellectual property assortments.

Monitors and reports on the themed business

Responsible for the sourcing and vendor relationships of the categories they have

Track development counts, COGs, and profitability targets

Responsible for Data integrity in systems and samples if needed

Provide support for key achievement meetings with the development of presentation decks, briefs, recaps, and assembling input from key partners

Attend cross functional team meetings to assist with the input/output of communication

Manages and updates any line lists or assortment plans for each location that they support

Prepare and maintain catalog of merchandise by quarter (photobooks)

Establish perspective on what’s working and why to consistently improve product line

Delivers our diversity and inclusion goals through right product and personal growth

Required Qualifications & Skills

2+ years of experience in Product Merchandising or Brand Management

Experience in building a product line for a category or categories of business

Demonstrated ability to be a brand steward and maintain brand and product integrity

Working knowledge of the omni-channel marketplace (knowledge of global marketplace a plus)

Strategic problem solver with the ability to drive execution against a plan

Confirmed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a diverse audience

Successful experience working, and thriving, in a highly matrixed company structure

Collaborative and effective communicator

Must have ability to build & foster collaborative partnerships across functions & departments

Flexible and adaptable with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment

Solid organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize workload and concurrently manage multiple projects

High level of attention to detail; proactive, with strong follow through skills

Demonstrated positive attitude with the ability to be adaptable to feedback and pivot based on changing organization priorities

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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Job Posting Segment:

NA - Global Product

Job Posting Primary Business:

NA - Global Product

Primary Job Posting Category:

Retail Merchandising - Buying

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-10-31