The Walt Disney Company

Sr Manager, Retail Marketing

The Walt Disney Company$126K — $170K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in Retail Marketing with strong industry knowledge.
  • Proven strategic thinking and clear communication skills.
  • Exceptional presentation and negotiation abilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in direct and indirect roles.
  • Data-driven mentality focused on real-time optimization.
  • Adaptable in fast-paced, ambiguous retail environments, especially digital.
  • Strong relationship-building with key account stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Amazon sales to shape future-focused marketing strategies.
  • Develop and lead comprehensive marketing strategies for Amazon retail.
  • Create omni-channel marketing plans, including e-commerce and CRM integration.
  • Develop engaging marketing programs for Amazon buyers.
  • Create performance frameworks using data-driven insights for optimization.
  • Collaborate and influence across various internal teams and licensees.
  • Manage budgeting, decision-making, and tracking for retail marketing programs.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical and financial benefits offered.
  • Opportunities for bonuses and long-term incentives available.
  • Collaborative company culture focused on creativity and inclusivity.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Sr Manager, Retail Marketing

Req ID:


Job Description:

The Sr Manager, Retail Marketing, is responsible for the strategy, development, budget, sell-in/presentation and execution of all marketing programs for the Amazon retail account on behalf of the Disney Consumer Products business in North America. In this role, you will bring both Amazon and consumer products expertise to drive innovative marketing campaigns at Amazon, strengthening partner connections and leveraging Disney's unique characters and stories to differentiate the Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars brands in the retail environment. You will work closely with the Retail Sales organization and the Director of Retail Marketing to ensure alignment and integration between Disney and Amazon, as well as lead your own team of marketing professionals.

The key to success will be providing strong leadership and ensuring the team is operationalizing the broader DCP retail marketing strategies to ultimately drive both sell-in and sell-through of Disney products on Amazon while operating with pace and embracing innovation in retail experiences.

The role reports to the Director, Retail Marketing and is based in Glendale, CA.

You Will / Responsibilities:
  • Partner with the Amazon retail sales team to help develop comprehensive, future-focused, strategies to achieve business goals & objectives.
  • Lead end to end marketing strategy for Amazon retail channels that enables sustained growth through sales and marketing initiatives.
  • Lead omni-channel retail marketing plans inclusive of e-commerce, Amazon Ads, creator & affiliate programs, loyalty, and CRM integration to drive consumer engagement and conversion.
  • Develop marketing programs and presentations for Amazon buyer and marketing teams.
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, competitors, consumer insights, business opportunities.
  • Create actionable recommendations to key stakeholders and seek out knowledge of competitive retailer program execution to share best practices.
  • Develop measurable performance frameworks and dashboards to optimize programs using data, consumer insights, A/B testing, and ROI metrics.
  • Collaborate with and influence licensees, internal promotional partners and with the other divisions of The Walt Disney Company to ensure optimal execution of retail strategies/programs.
  • Fiscal responsibility for budgeting, decision-making, tracking and reconciliation of retail marketing budget in partnership with the Director of Retail Marketing.
  • Manage key promotional deliverables for all internal & external parties (including retailer agencies) to deliver on-time and cost-efficient programs.
  • Partner with retail buyers, licensee marketers and internal sales and franchise teams to maximize Disney branded marketing at Amazon.
  • Lead creative briefing and production for account specific marketing tactics across internal teams, licensees, and retailer partners.
  • Champion innovative retail experiences (e.g., experiential, pop-ups, digital engagements, livestream commerce) to differentiate Disney within the Amazon eco-system.
  • Act as Brand Ambassador ensuring retailer marketing program elements meet legal approvals & brand management guidelines.
  • Advocate internally for the Amazon account expressing retailer needs and priorities. Communicate Amazon's own initiatives, priorities, and retailer insights.
  • Manage, train and develop a high-performing team of retail marketers by setting clear marketing KPIs, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and inclusive leadership.


You Will Have / Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years Retail Marketing experience and industry knowledge.
  • Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking, clarity of communications and management of multiple business stakeholders
  • Exceptional presentation and negotiating skills
  • Demonstrated leadership across direct and indirect reporting relationships
  • Data-driven and results-oriented, with the ability to communicate and optimize in real-time
  • Adaptable and responsive - can thrive in ambiguous business situations and in rapidly evolving retail environments including digital and e-commerce
  • Ability to collaborate, influence and persuade at all levels of an organization
  • Comfortable working through a matrix structure to deliver business objectives and share best practices
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with key account stakeholders
  • Financial acumen and understanding retail marketplace, P&L, market research and data analysis
  • Available for business travel as needed. Possess a valid passport.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Deep experience with Amazon's search and display marketing platforms
  • 5+ years of direct experience working directly at Amazon or working with Amazon products and services
  • Prior experience with consumer products including IP and/or licensing products in an e-commerce setting
  • Strong existing relationships through the broader Walt Disney Company - Corporate Alliance, Studio Brand, Promotions and Ad Sales
  • Ability to think strategically and synthesize large amounts of data, and to translate findings into actionable recommendations and plans. Experience presenting to a variety of levels of leadership.
  • Experience with successfully navigating a highly matrixed organization that requires the ability to quickly identify the right stakeholders and to develop effective relationships


Required Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information:

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $126,800.00 to $170,000.00 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 Marketing

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-07-22

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