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Licensing Sales Manager - FashionApply Now Apply Later Job ID 10123227 Location London, United Kingdom Business Disney Experiences Date posted6. 18, 2025Job Summary:Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.About The Role & TeamDrive long-term and fiscal strategies while managing key commercial accounts. Streamline the licensee base to support focused growth and strategic planning. Identify and secure new licensees that significantly enhance category performance.Success in this role hinges on strong internal and external relationships. Youll lead engagement and joint business planning with partners to negotiate regional contracts and grow EMEA licensing sales.Apply creativity and commercial insight to product development, leveraging digital, social, and retail marketing trends. Use consumer insights to shape agile, cross-functional strategies and seize new opportunities.This role requires being in the Hammersmith, London office 4 out of 5 days per week.What You Will DoSupport long-term softlines strategy with senior leadership and key partnersUse trend, consumer, and commercial insights to shape agile, cross-functional plansLead annual planning and forecasting for softlines licensees, aligning with category, franchise, and finance teamsManage and grow EMEA softlines accounts through joint business planningNegotiate and communicate softlines contracts across global, regional, and local teamsPartner with creative and marketing teams to support softlines product development and retail sell-inAct as liaison for International Labour Standards (ILS) compliance in softlinesDrive new business pitches and research scalable softlines opportunitiesContribute to market meetings and share softlines best practicesCollaborate with Disney market teams to align softlines strategy and local needsBuild connections with global DCP teams to exchange softlines knowledgeChampion integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement in softlinesOwn your development and support training for direct reportsRecommend process improvements and leverage tools to enhance softlines performanceBuild cross-functional links to broaden softlines business understandingPromote an inclusive culture and ensure team access to training and resourcesRequired Qualifications & SkillsBackground in fashion buying, product development, merchandising, or commercial salesDegree or equivalent experience in a related fieldExperience in consumer products, ideally softlinesProven ability to build relationships, lead change, and collaborate cross-functionallyTeam leadership and performance development experienceStrong financial and data analysis skills to drive business planningAgile mindset with ability to spot and act on new opportunitiesResilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environmentProficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote)Fluent in business English; other European languages a plusStrong grasp of digital, social, and retail marketingStrategic thinker with commercial problem-solving skillsExcellent planning, organisation, and influencing abilitiesTrend-aware with ability to translate insights into growth strategiesCulturally aware with understanding of EMEA marketsWillingness to travel occasionally (UK, Europe, international)Flexible to support ad-hoc projects and business needs beyond standard hoursThe Perks25 days annual leavePrivate medical insurance & dental careFree Park Entry: the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for freeDisney Discounts: entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketingExcellent parental and guardian leaveEmployee Resource Groups WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.About Disney Experiences:Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.About The Walt Disney Company:The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.Sign up to receive new job alerts and company information based on your preferences.#J-18808-Ljbffr