Manager, Corporate Strategy & Business Development

Job Description

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognized by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration, results in an inclusive employee experience characterized by continuous learning, development and achievement.

Corporate Strategy & Business Development (CSBD) is responsible for developing strategies to drive long-term growth for the company. CSBD team works closely with the leaders of all businesses to drive and support strategy development and execution.

As part of the Corporate Strategy & Business Development team, the role will aim to provide a good understanding of key market trends & consumer behaviors, their attitudes & preferences, and leverage relevant data & insights to work with business teams and form appropriate business strategies or answer the critical strategic questions. We seek a candidate with experience at management consulting firms, investment banking, as well as in-house strategy/business development roles at FMCG, consumer tech, or media & entertainment companies. This role requires strong problem solving and analytical skills, excellent team work, effective communication in both English and Japanese, as well as the ability to collaborate across a diverse range of stakeholders, including multiple levels of business and functional teams within TWDC.

Responsibilities

Synthesize market, industry, and competitive intelligence to anticipate emerging trends and identify incremental and transformational growth opportunities for the company

Develop and evaluate business cases and strategic plans to capture new growth initiatives and adjacent opportunities

Formulate strategies/initiatives in collaboration with multiple LOBs

Prepare and share insights and analytical reports with the relevant stakeholders; provide consumer insights to different business teams

Professional Qualifications and Experiences

3-5 years of experience at consulting firms, investment banking, or in-house strategy/business development experience in FMCG, consumer tech, or media & entertainment companies

Insights about Japanese consumers, sensitive to identifying and following M&E market trends preferred

Business acumen and problem-solving capabilities

Good in numbers and has an analytical mind

Ability to conduct consumer/market research

Strong written and verbal communication skills: Power Point Slide, Excel Analysis

Communicating with key stakeholders and team members in a credible and confident way

Working collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic often virtual, proficient in agile ways of working

Sensitive to cultural nuances

Fluency in English (Business Writing is important, fluent verbal communication is a plus)

Additional Information

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.