Product and Commercial Manager

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

As the Product and Commercial Manager for Disneyland Paris (DLP) sitting in the Walt Disney Travel Company International (WDTCI) team, you will be responsible for monitoring and optimising DLP’s trading performance across WDTCI’s B2C and B2B channels, both online via WDTCI’s website and its contact centre. Own and shape the DLP product and commercial roadmap within WDTCI’s overall business plan, working closely with key stakeholders to shape and deliver key projects and initiatives. Be the main point of contact and resident expert for WDTCI’s DLP business, communicating and co-ordinating with key stakeholders to share priorities, roadmap and key learnings.

This role will require you to be working 4 days a week in our office and 1 day from home.

What You Will Do

Product Development & Management

• Lead the implementation of DLP’s annual product, campaigns and tactical activities across WDTCI’s sales channels. Develop go-to-market plans and work with relevant stakeholders to ensure successful execution.

• Develop and maintain strong internal product and commercial relationships across B2C and B2B, collaborating closely with DLP Central and DDI UK sales and marketing teams.

• Work in partnership with the WDTCI Digital Product Owner to develop a DLP product roadmap, ensuring key products and features for B2C and B2B are prioritised, scoped, costed and delivered effectively via WDTCI across full product lifecycle. Ensure cost assessments and approvals are obtained from the Senior Manager, Product & Commercial where appropriate.

Product & Revenue Optimisation

• Monitor sales statistics and market trends, reporting weekly to the UK team, and identifying opportunities to optimise performance through product mix and upsell strategies.

• Conduct post-campaign analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of pricing, promotions, and sales channels; extract insights to inform future product development, marketing strategy and commercial decision-making.

• Plan and implement activities designed to optimise trading performance, working cross-functionally to ensure successful delivery.

• Provide commercial input into WDTCI affiliate marketing program & product strategy alignment to inform decisions around PPC investments.

• Support the UK DLP sales team in the planning, delivery and implementation of commercial initiatives through WDTCI to drive growth in the business.

• Assist the Senior Manager, Product & Commercial in developing financial models & business cases for key initiatives.

• Work with the Digital team providing guidance on B2C & B2B funnel optimization.

Partnership & Channel management

• Collaborate with the Product and Commercial Manager (3rd Parties and Transport) to identify and prioritise product needs to maximise transport performance, service and profitability.

• Partner cross-functionally to deliver effective channel management solutions for web and call centre, making clear recommendations to enhance efficiency and maintain strong performance.

• Proactively manage a rolling program of tactical initiatives and content updates, working closely with the Marketing Manager and Product and Commercial Manager (3rd Parties and Transport) as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience working in a similar field (travel)

• Demonstrable experience within a commercial or product management role in an online travel or online retail environment

• Proven experience of successfully leading and implementing similar product end-to-end through effective project management and collaboration, essential

• Experience of sourcing, interpreting and acting upon complex performance data

• Experience within a large, matrix organisation, preferred

• Knowledge of or experience working within Disney Parks and Resorts, desirable

• Excellent organisation, time management skills and ability to prioritise

• Well-developed project management skills and ability to implement commercially driven initiatives

• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills including strong negotiation and influencing skills

• Strong communication skills including spoken and written English for business use and ability to present effectively

• Analytical and creative thinker with an ability to effectively interpret data to make evidence-based business decisions

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

• Proficient in MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Knowledge and understanding of Disney brand guidelines, preferred

• Fluent in English , French will be a plus
  

Additional Information

• Flexibility for frequent UK, European or international travel may be required

• Contribution to ad-hoc projects as the business requires

• Flexible hours may be required to meet business needs
  

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave

• Private medical insurance & dental care

• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free

• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing

• Excellent parental and guardian leave

• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
  

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

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited , which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort .

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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