Senior Licensing Partnerships Lead UK Retail

The Walt Disney Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company located in London is seeking a Senior Licensing Sales Manager to manage key commercial licensing partnerships with UK grocers. The role involves developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and revenue, negotiating contracts, and identifying new business opportunities. Candidates should have a background in buying, merchandising, and commercial sales, with strong negotiation and data analysis skills. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and Disney discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry

Disney Discounts

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Background in buying, product development, merchandising, or commercial sales.
• Comprehensive understanding of the fashion industry and retail landscape.
• Experience in consumer products management.
• Ability to analyse data, draw conclusions, and implement recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for licensing categories.
• Manage annual operating plan and forecasting process.
• Conduct and participate in contract negotiations with licensees.
• Identify and pitch new business opportunities for category growth.

Skills

Buying, product development, merchandising

Fashion industry understanding

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Marketing knowledge

Strong communication

Planning and organization

Effective influencing

Cultural awareness

Education

Degree-level education in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Keynote

Job description

A leading entertainment company located in London is seeking a Senior Licensing Sales Manager to manage key commercial licensing partnerships with UK grocers. The role involves developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and revenue, negotiating contracts, and identifying new business opportunities. Candidates should have a background in buying, merchandising, and commercial sales, with strong negotiation and data analysis skills. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and Disney discounts.