Corporate Alliance Actions Intern (Start ASAP)

Overall Responsibilities

• Understand broad IP market trends and the IP partnership market
• Be able to identify rising consumer trends, consumer needs, and popular brands
• Support the evolution of Disney alliance value propositions through quant and qualitative data points
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the relevant business unit strategies (including, initiatives, current issues, and scope of current and future operations by forging strong relationships with the relevant line of business (LOB) liaisons
• Support the alliance development team in targeting new potential partners through the business development strategy.
• Conduct desktop research and analysis to support the formulation of the BD strategy
• Investigate to identify target companies and understand their marketing needs

Technical Skills and Requirements

• Understanding the Chinese market and experience in working with different types of companies in China, eg multinationals, SOEs, privately owned companies
• Understanding of commercialization opportunities and business development process
• Good ability to perform research and analysis through various sources
• Ability to understand basic financial statements, be able to perform market sizing, projections, and estimates

Education, Training, Knowledge and Skills

• BS or BA degree required, currently completing studies in a top full-time MBA program is preferred
• Negotiation/business development experience preferred
• Good analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Good commercialization mindset and creative problem-solving capability
• Demonstrated good verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Good computer skills with advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Keynote
• Willingness to adapt and learn new skills/approaches
• Fluent in writing and verbal Mandarin and English
• Work experience with an international company preferred