CDD - Key Account Manager Games/Toys

13 Hours ago • All levels • Account Management

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a results-oriented Key Account Manager (CDD) with excellent analytical and negotiation skills to join our sales team. You will be the primary contact for assigned client accounts, mainly in GSA, with the mission to develop and optimize results. You will be based in or near Paris. The role involves evaluating and establishing commercial partnerships, identifying opportunities for market penetration, and ensuring financially performing commercial relationships for Mattel's portfolio.
Must have:
  • Animate the daily commercial relationship with clients in your portfolio.
  • Conduct prospective outreach, analyze client needs and potential commercial opportunities.
  • Collaborate with different company departments to ensure referencing and activation of Mattel ranges.
  • Develop, optimize, and execute sales plans consistent with Mattel's commercial and marketing strategy.
  • Actively contribute to the activity planning process, including defining sales forecasts.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain to inform buyers of product availability and delivery times.
  • Participate in the negotiation and implementation of commercial agreements.
  • Monitor key performance indicators to achieve objectives and accelerate growth.
  • Collaborate with finance to manage and track the budget allocated to your client portfolio.

Job Details

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 fans, entertain audiences 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

We are looking for a results-oriented Key Account Manager (CDD) with excellent analytical and negotiation skills to join our sales team.

You will be the primary contact for assigned client accounts, mainly in GSA, with the mission to develop and optimize results. You will be based in or near Paris.

Job Objectives

Evaluate and establish commercial partnerships with current clients while seeking new partners to optimize the market launch of the Mattel portfolio. Identify commercial opportunities that allow for increased penetration with clients or create added value for Mattel's iconic brands while ensuring a financially performing commercial relationship within your client scope.

Main Responsibilities

  • Animate the daily commercial relationship with clients in your portfolio.
  • Conduct prospective outreach, analyze client needs and potential commercial opportunities, involve different stakeholders, and provide them with convincing rational elements for a future commercial relationship.
  • Collaborate with different company departments to ensure the referencing and activation of Mattel ranges.
  • Develop, optimize, and execute sales plans consistent with Mattel's commercial and marketing strategy by being the expert on client needs, analyzing client needs and commercial results (direct/immediate sales), and maximizing commercial opportunities.
  • Actively contribute to the activity planning process, notably by defining sales forecasts consistent with referencing and promotional activities.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain to inform buyers of product availability and delivery times.
  • Participate in the negotiation and implementation of commercial agreements.
  • Monitor key performance indicators to achieve objectives and accelerate business growth and market share.
  • Collaborate with finance to manage and track the budget allocated to your client portfolio while respecting budgetary lines.

Qualifications

Required Skills for the Position

  • Sales and negotiation skills, preferably acquired in an international company with strong seasonality.
  • Analytical and results-oriented.
  • Ability to promote collaboration, innovation, and execution.
  • Ability to create successful teamwork and work in a dynamic environment with deadlines.
  • Ease in connecting with different departments and stakeholders to seize all opportunities (buyers, marketing, trade marketing).
  • Good influencing and communication skills, highly competitive spirit, and customer orientation.
  • Proactivity and positive, innovative spirit, and ability to challenge the status quo.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Fluent French and English.
  • Commercial/Marketing experience ideally in an international environment and in competitive markets with strong seasonality.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

  • We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
  • We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
  • We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

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

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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