Associate Manager, Business Development

The Walt Disney Company

Burbank, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$87,100–$116,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Case, Business Development, Business Model, Business Operations, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Emerging Technology, Finance, Games Programming, Gaming, IP (Internet Protocol), Industry/Trade Analysis, Licensing, Marketing, Mobile Applications Development, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Remote Team Management, Time Management, Video Games, Video Production
LOCATION
Burbank, CA
POSTED
12 days ago
ASSOCIATE MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT


Job Summary


Have you dreamed of joining an expert team that will bring the full might and rich mythology of legendary Marvel characters to help creators make exceptional games? Do you have an acute sense of what makes a video game a truly remarkable player experience? Do your gaming habits often interfere with your sleep? Is there an unrelenting drive inside you to play your part in crafting original, memorable, playable Super Hero stories? We are Marvel Games, home of the team that collaborates with the mightiest companies on Earth to bring groundbreaking games to market.


We are looking for an Associate Manager, Business Development to join our team to work on multiple exciting projects with the most-talented game companies in the world.


What You Will Do:


+ Join a passionate, strategically minded team dedicated to developing best-in-class games with leading developers across Mobile, PC, Console and emerging technologies.

+ Partner with the Director of Business Development, Operations, Production, and Creative Teams to help manage and grow Marvel Games’ footprint through existing relationships and new opportunity development.

+ Support the end-to-end deal process for Marvel IP in games, including negotiations, new deal structuring, amendments, and contract execution.

+ Help evaluate inbound and outbound opportunities for strategic fit and commercial viability.

+ Own and maintain internal tracking and reporting for prospective, in-progress, and executed deals, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.

+ Assist the Director of Business Development in building data-informed business cases to support Marvel's long-term gaming strategy, in collaboration with DGG Strategy & Insights and Finance teams.

+ Coordinate with TWDC international teams to support partner success in strategic growth markets through local/regional collaboration and synergy opportunities.


Basic Skills and Qualifications:


+ 4 years of relevant experience in business development, licensing, partnerships, strategy, or related functions within games (publisher, developer, platform, agency, or IP holder).

+ Strong understanding of the video game industry, including platforms, genres, and F2P, premium and subscription-based business models

+ An emotional intelligence that drives and builds strong relationships (internal and external) via excellent communication and an empathetic mindset

+ A constant, unyielding desire to overdeliver, going above and beyond to produce the highest-quality work

+ An analytical and framework-oriented mind, both of quantitative (Excel sheets, business models) and qualitative (game genres, trends) nature, as well as a whiteboard-debate-eager, insights-fueled, hypothesis-driven approach to identifying and evaluating industry trends

+ Passion for Marvel characters and stories.


Education:


+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field; MBA or equivalent a plus.


Our Benefits: 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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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $87,100 to $116,800 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 ID: 10152651

Location: Burbank,California

Job Posting Company: Disney Experiences
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

About the Company

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The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is the global leader in high-quality entertainment and innovative technology. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Entertainment Venues and Theaters
WEBSITE
https://jobs.disneycareers.com