Overall purpose of the role: Disney is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - New Business, Disney Consumer Products to create impact by identifying and advancing new business opportunities with a strong focus on driving accelerated profit growth through insight based and locally relevant design and products for India. "Be a part of the Story". This role will support the new business development team with a focus on Food, Health & Beauty category and shall include other category verticals within DCP India in achieving product, category and franchise strategies and goals, delivering compelling merchandise at retail and enriching consumer experiences The ideal candidate would have a proven track record in demonstrating commercial acumen with the ability to build strong relationships with our partners. He/she is a change enabler who is organizational savvy, builds strong networks internally and externally. The Role: - Build and manage lead generation process and pipeline, identify high potential new-to-Disney partners or opportunities to extend relationship with existing partners through new business models. - Create consultative sales presentations using industry knowledge and curating the Disney difference. - Negotiate commercial terms and close deals before handing over to the Account Management team. - Develop relationships within retail and consumer goods industry, creating new channels of distribution for Disney products. - Maintain a good understanding of Industry dynamics, trends and competitive insights. - Maximize new and existing Disney IP to establish Disney in new retail channels through retail partnerships and activations across India. - Research and capitalize on new business opportunities and consumer trends, lead the development of the strategies and roll out plans for new business initiatives. - Partner with lines of businesses to drive brand and franchise affinity to maximize impact to overall Disney brand equity. Required skills: - Brand custodian for Disney brands and a strong commercial acumen on monetization opportunities using Disney IP - Strong stakeholder management; experience in navigating a matrixed organization and successfully influencing key stakeholders and a wide range of external partners with diverse requirements. - Excellent presentation, communication, networking and influencing skills. - Strong financial acumen and the ability to analyse data and construct practical conclusions and recommendations. - Experience across a broad spectrum of retail sectors preferred including grocery retail, global fast fashion and lifestyle brands, FMCG companies, local specialty retailers and D2C brands - Build a larger portfolio of new categories and cohorts - new age and traditional - Ability to manage and navigate through complex sales processes. - Ability to work collaboratively and cross functionally. - Strong understanding of retail & D2C markets in India - Entrepreneurial, passionate, ambitious and hunger for growing the business - People skills to multitask across teams - Resilience to manage a vibrant portfolio - Ability to work independently. - Passionate about working for Disney and managing brands like Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar and National Geographic Location: Mumbai Qualifications: Post graduate (MBA or similar) in Business or a related field from a reputable university Experience : 5 to 6 years working experience

Mumbai

Disney - Assistant Manager - New Business 

Disney - Assistant Manager - New Business  ,Job Description for Disney - Assistant Manager - New Business  in The Walt Disney Company (India) Ltd. in  Mumbai for (5-6) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Disney - Assistant Manager - New Business  in The Walt Disney Company (India) Ltd. in  Mumbai for (5-6) years of experience. Apply Now!