• Retail Sales Manager

    The Walt Disney Company (Bentonville, AR)


    At Disney Consumer Products **,** we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.

     

    Be Part of the Story as the North America Retail Sales Manager! This Retail Sales Manager will lead efforts to drive growth and sales across a diverse portfolio at Walmart US. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and key licensees to execute strategic initiatives. Building strong relationships across Walmart, as well as with Disney’s cross-functional teams, including Brand Commercialization, Licensing, Product Development, Creative, Retail Marketing, and Analytics, is essential to success.

     

    This role will report to the Senior Manager of Retail Sales.

     

    This is a Full-Time position.

    What You Will Do:

    + Cultivate strategic partnerships with Walmart merchants and cross-functional teams to drive Disney’s retail growth.

    + Collaborate with internal teams and licensees to develop category strategies and plans that elevate product placement and brand storytelling.

    + Develop and execute departmental strategies by leveraging financial insights, consumer behavior data, and product trends to support divisional goals.

    + Analyze weekly account performance to identify risks, uncover growth opportunities, and deliver actionable recommendations.

    + Collaborate with Disney’s marketing team to optimize product visibility and conversion on Walmart’s digital channels.

    + Support the development and presentation of annual Joint Business Plans to align on shared objectives and growth targets.

    Required Qualifications and Skills:

    + 3+ years of experience in buying, merchandising, or assortment planning within a mid-to-large company (Walmart experience preferred)

    + Proven understanding of retail sales, marketing strategies, and brand/property positioning

    + Demonstrated success in building and maintaining multi-functional relationships with retailers

    + Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret business insights

    + Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment

    + Effective collaborator across diverse teams and functions

    + Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive results

    + Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

    + Proficient in Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other productivity tools

    + Comfortable representing the Retail Sales team in front of key stakeholders and partners

    + Passion for the Disney brand and storytelling

    + Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and solution-driven approach

    Required** **Education:

    + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

    Additional Information:

    Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits .

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    **Job ID:** 10134396

    **Location:** Bentonville,Arkansas

    **Job Posting Company:** Disney Experiences

     

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