The Walt Disney Company

Sr. Manager, Americas Brand Comm

The Walt Disney Company$139K — $186K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7+ years of brand/franchise experience
  • Strong understanding of Star Wars, Marvel, and 20th Century Studios brands
  • Excellent presentation and storytelling skills
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, Keynote, PowerPoint, and other asset management software
  • Ability to build trust with executives and cross-functional partners
  • Resourceful, decisive, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Represent the franchise through storytelling and impactful presentations
  • Support and execute Disney brand strategies for the Americas
  • Act as regional brand expert with knowledge of global objectives and market opportunities
  • Develop comprehensive Brand Plans synthesizing various analyses
  • Create and deliver materials for leadership and key partners
  • Establish timelines and workstreams for successful brand deliveries
  • Lead discussions and engagements with strategic partners and stakeholders
  • Foster relationships with global and regional teams to improve collaboration
  • Manage and develop a direct report

Benefits

  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits including bonuses or long-term incentives
  • Support for personal development and growth
  • Flexible work schedule including potential weekend work
  • Opportunity for business travel as needed
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Sr. Manager, Americas Brand Comm

Req ID:


Job Description:

Job Summary:
The Senior Manager, Americas Brand Commercialization is a highly visible role within the Consumer Products division of The Walt Disney Company, supporting the Star Wars, Marvel, and 20th Century portfolios across the Americas. The role serves as a regional brand expert, bringing a deep understanding of brand priorities, content, consumer trends, and market dynamics to help shape strategic recommendations and guide execution across the business.

The role works closely with global brand teams and cross-functional partners to develop regional brand strategies that drive commercial return. The Senior Manager helps identify opportunities and plays a key role in turning insights and business priorities into clear recommendations and actionable plans for the region

A key aspect of the role is driving alignment and momentum across multiple stakeholder groups. The Senior Manager leads the development and delivery of impactful presentations, strategic narratives, and represents the brand in key internal and external forums, ensuring brand priorities are clearly understood and consistently mobilized.

This role will report directly to the Director, Americas Brand Commercialization and be based onsite in Glendale, CA.

Responsibilities/What you will do:
  • Represent the franchise as a confident and engaging storyteller, creating and delivering impactful presentations and communications that build alignment, advocacy, and excitement
  • Support & deliver Disney brand strategies for the Americas
  • Serve as the regional brand expert, maintaining a deep understanding of global brand objectives, content priorities, brand standards, and market opportunities
  • Lead the development of detailed Brand Plans that communicate strategic recommendations by synthesizing brand performance, financial analysis, consumer insights, market trends, retailer activity, and business priorities
  • Lead the creation and delivery of presentations, strategic narratives, updates, and planning materials for leadership, cross-functional teams, licensees, retailers, and other key partners
  • Establish and oversee key timelines, milestones, and cross-functional workstreams to ensure successful delivery of brand priorities and launches
  • Represent the brand in strategic partner discussions and high-impact external engagements, acting as a trusted and knowledgeable brand lead
  • Build strong relationships across global, regional, and cross-functional teams, driving alignment, improving ways of working, and ensuring clear and timely communication of brand priorities
  • Manage and develop a direct report


Requirements/What you will have:
  • 5-7 + years of progressive brand/franchise experience
  • Strong understanding of the Star Wars, Marvel, and 20th Century Studios brands and the broader organization
  • Excellent presentation skills and demonstrated ability to craft stories
  • Experience with Excel, Word, Keynote & PowerPoint, and other asset management software
  • Ability to build trust and strong relationships with studio partners, executives, and cross-functional partners. Agile and responsive - can thrive in ambiguous business situations
  • Proven ability to be resourceful, decisive, confident under pressure, and comfortable working in a fast paced, growth-oriented environment
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills; attention to detail
  • Outstanding creativity and drive; excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills
  • Availability/flexibility in schedule that may include working on weekends
  • Available for business travel as needed. Possess a valid passport


Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $139,200.00-$186,600.00
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:
2026-09-17

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.

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Learn more about The Walt Disney Company
Size
190,000 employees
Market Cap
$155.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.9 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$60.7 billion
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