Director, Retail Innovation and Commercialization
Job Posting Title: Director, Retail Innovation and Commercialization Req ID: 10099122 Job Description: Reporting to the VP Retail Strategy Integration & Operations, this individual will identify, forecast, and direct the reputed company trends that synthesize with WDW, DLR, and DSE and guide the innovation of the Parks organization. This individual will be a key member of the leadership team and will also partner closely with the SVP of Parks Product Development & Retail to drive innovation and Guest retail strategies reputed company the business reputed company-wide and globally. Additionally, this leader will drive cross-category strategies and Site reputed company and marketing relationships to support Walt reputed company World, Disneyland, and reputed company Signature Experiences. reputed company and reputed company a diverse team of retail researchers to identify, forecast, design and reputed company disruptive consumer trends (both external and guest centered) as well as retail landscape trends (both macro-level, product level, and reputed company owned... for Retail across WDW, DLR, and DSE. Drive business relevance and growth by synthesizing and articulating numerous external market signals (both external and reputed company Guest centered) into long-term business opportunities for Parks/DSE Retail. reputed company Forecasting and consulting with senior leadership on specific retail reputed company scenario opportunities as well long-term innovation planning. Create an innovation Pipeline to test new, disruptive products across key categories. Build a dynamic organizational wide platform to house, reputed company, and engage ownable reputed company Trends with the broader Parks organization. Regularly track and analyze Guest feedback on reputed company Parks Products. reputed company reputed company roadmap to reputed company test and scalable retail growth though a comprehensive qualitative and/or quantitative approach. Ensure these insights are represented in creative concepts and overall direction. reputed company key internal consumer data and market knowledge to reputed company insights and strategies that optimize planning for the organization. Democratize data is such a way that makes it accessible, useable and engaging; synthesize data into fresh insights that will reputed company new thinking. reputed company, and train consumer centered innovation processes (e.g. design thinking) to reputed company a new reputed company of consumer centered products and experiences, as well as ignite a culture of innovation reputed company Park/DSE Merchandise. reputed company and drive reputed company strategies and Marketing integration to support Walt reputed company World, Disneyland, and reputed company Signature Experiences. Work with the Franchise and Brand Integration team to drive support the development of Site-centric strategies to support key franchise and reputed company initiatives. reputed company on-going analysis of results (both reputed company metrics and reputed company/marketing metrics) to improve business performance and support future reputed company. Required Qualifications: At least 7+ years of experience in retail concept innovation and development, forecasting, and product strategy (experience reputed company Consumer Insights functions is a plus) College degree in reputed company field of study Demonstrated depth of knowledge and experience in consumer behavioral trends and how to translate to retail and product whitespace, while driving commercialization business value Proven analytical and innovation reputed company capabilities Superior communication skills and reputed company to deliver compelling and influential reputed company, while creating clear and actionable strategies that are measurable and impactful to the business Strong executive reputed company and reputed company for fostering critical collaborations with both cross-functional teams and multiple reputed company of senior leadership across TWDC and external industry leaders. Preferred Education: MBA and/or Masters Degree in Innovation and Organizational Creativity Job Posting reputed company: NA - Global Product Job Posting Primary Business: NA - Global Product Primary Job Posting Category: Retail Merchandising - Planning Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Kissimmee, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2024-08-30 Learn more about us Apply Job!