Job Description

Job Posting Title:

Parental leave cover for Senior Manager Strategy and Business Development (fixed-term)

Req ID:

10148969

About the Role & Team

In close collaboration with the team, thisroleis responsible forleading and supporting strategic andcommercial initiatives,identifyingnew growth opportunities, and supporting the optimization ofbusiness performance across The Walt Disney Company Nordics & Baltics.

In this role you will playa central rolein managing and advancing commercial discussions with externalpartners, with a clear focus on developing scalable partnerships, unlocking new revenue streams, andgenerating incremental growth.

Working cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders, the role contributes to the development andexecution of partnership opportunities, preparation of commercial and strategic materials, andensuring momentum and continuity across key initiatives.

What we need from you? Strong business development capabilities, solid commercial judgement, and theability tooperateeffectively across a broad stakeholder landscape, including senior internal teamsand current and prospective partner organisations.

This rolecan be basedineither of our Nordic offices Copenhagen, Stockholm,Helsinkiand Oslo.You’llbe onsite4 days a week, with either a Monday or Friday working from home.This role is a fixed-term, parental leave coveruntil April 2027.

Values

You’lljoin a team grounded in our Disney values— acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together throughCollaborationand caring deeply for ourCommunity These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

What You Will Do

• Lead strategic and financial analysis of growth opportunities

• Work with key stakeholders to build business cases for new opportunities,identifyingassociated revenue streams,costsand risk 

• Prepare and review of business plans to ensure credibility and alignment to overall company goals 

• Proactively conduct outreach to existing and prospective clients/partners toidentifyneeds, strengthen relationships, and support commercial opportunities

• Production of well-thought through internal briefing documents for each project

• Lead projects with strategic importance forDisney Nordic & Baltic

• Analysekey market trends and competitors to provide insights for senior management toensure effective decision making

• Tracking and analysing key business performance trends toidentifypotential risks andopportunities for improvement

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Significantexperiencewithin Business Development or Commercial roles, preferably gained within consulting or media

• Ability to see ideas through from business case building to deal execution

• Prioritization and time management skills with the ability to execute against multiple, high-priority projects

• Judgment, analytical,problem-solvingand decision-making skills

• Advanced PowerPoint skills (ability to create clear, compelling executive-level presentations) and strong Excel skills

• Business fluency in English and at least one Nordic language

• Clear and impactful communicator – actively listens, invites different perspectives, and communicates candidly andtimelyto align stakeholders and drive shared understanding.

• Results-driven and accountable – delivers high-quality outcomes in complex environments; uses data and sound judgement to solve problems, keep commitments, and drive decisions.

• Independent thinker and problem-solver – navigates ambiguity with confidence, brings fresh perspectives to complex challenges, and supports others throughexpertiseand collaboration.

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,experiencesand perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation toparticipatein the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Posting Segment:

EMEA Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

EMEA Finance

Primary Job Posting Category:

Business Development (General)

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Copenhagen, Denmark

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

FIN - Yrjönkatu 29, NOR - Karenslyst Alle 2 (4 floor), SWE - Vastra Jarnvagsgatan 23, 10th Floor

Date Posted:

2026-05-05