About the role

  • Licensing Sales Manager managing Softlines business across EMEA. Focusing on key retail partnerships and driving trend-led category strategies for Disney Consumer Products.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll own key account management, contract negotiation, forecasting and P&L ownership, partnering closely with Creative, Merchandising/Buying and Product Development to deliver breakthrough collections.
  • Own and execute long‑term and annual strategies for the Softlines category (fashion/apparel), partnering cross‑functionally to deliver growth.
  • Spot and act on trends: Use commercial data, consumer insight and trend signals to shape strategies, identify new opportunities, and target partners—staying agile to “win the moment.”
  • Manage key EMEA accounts: Lead relationship engagement, joint business planning and quarterly forecasting; set clear licensee objectives to hit revenue and margin goals.
  • Negotiate regional contracts and ensure stakeholders (global, EMEA and local) are informed and aligned.
  • Partner with Creative & Marketing (and Global Interactive Experiences where relevant) on product development and go‑to‑market plans that resonate across digital, social and retail.
  • Champion compliance: Communicate and coordinate the International Labour Standards (ILS) process between suppliers and TWDC ILS teams.
  • Drive new business: Build and deliver pitches, commission research, and validate scalable opportunities.
  • Collaborate across markets: Share best practice, contribute to market meetings, and translate consumer insights into cross‑functional strategies that serve local needs.

Requirements

  • Fashion background in buying, merchandising, product development or commercial fashion sales (Softlines).
  • Strong commercial experience with proven P&L ownership, forecasting and planning.
  • Financial acumen —comfortable turning numbers into actionable plans.
  • Data‑driven decision‑making: Analyse performance, construct practical conclusions, and implement recommendations.
  • Resilience and agility in a fast‑moving landscape; able to prioritise and pivot.
  • Relationship builder and influencer at all levels—internal teams, licensees and retailers.
  • A sharp eye for digital, social and brick‑and‑mortar marketing in fashion/apparel.
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills; forward‑thinking and innovation‑minded.
  • Cultural sensitivity and understanding of local market differences across EMEA.
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Keynote.
  • Fluent German and English is essential.

Benefits

  • Flexibles Arbeiten möglich
  • Internationales Team
  • Mitarbeiterrabatte
  • Mitarbeiterevents
  • Regelmäßige Schulungen

Job title

Licensing Sales Manager, EMEA – Fashion

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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