Key Account Manager, China

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers. 

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Mattel China is currently seeking a Key Account Manager to join China Sales Team to build and execute Mattel strategic joint business plans with target China key accounts by aligning with internal functional teams to drive profitable growth in order to achieve company sales, brand, margin and OI targets.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Maximize Sales & Profit:

• Partner with Marketing/Omni Channel Marketing to develop and execute brand and distribution priority plans to achieve target brand exposure in store and on line 
• Work with marketing to develop and execute meaningful tailormade campaigns to deliver scale, POS growth and improved ROI by account by brand and on key occasions 
• Partner with Omni Channel Marketing to develop and execute on line and O2O growth plans
• Partner with Franchise management team to develop appropriate licensing opportunities
• Carry out pre and post activity evaluation for campaigns/key events
• Monitor sales trends, identify and report on opportunities and risks
• Work with Finance on account pricing and account P&L development and management
• Undertake annual contract/rebate negotiations as required to achieve win/win solutions and improve Mattel profitability
• Manage investment budgets within targeted levels and AR for targeted accounts

Customer Service:

• Build and maintain positive, pro-active and effective business relationships with account contacts and internal functions 
• Undertake regular buyer meetings in line with clear shared objectives and follow up
• Liaise with internal operations and customer Service teams to effectively manage inventory and supply chain efficiencies
• Be the internal customer “expert”. Represent the customers voice within Mattel

Forecasting:

• Work with the S+OP team to provide accurate monthly sales forecast against business plans and marketing priority programs
• Set up and maintain up-to-date sales forecasts against internal deadlines

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• University degree in Marketing or Business Management or other business-related discipline
• 5-8 years experience in Sales and Customer Marketing within FMCG industry preferably in Toys or FMCG environment
• Experience in developing strategic account/business plans and customer focused solutions  
• Results driven, organized and team oriented
• Excellent communication, presentation, influencing, negotiation and interpersonal skills across functions and levels
• Strong business acumen and commercial judgement
• Data driven with strong command of Excel and Power-point skills
• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English 

Additional Information

Who We Are: 

Mattel is a leading global children’s entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas & Friends® and MEGA®, as well as other popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.