Key Account Manager (Fixed-Term Contract)

16 Hours ago • All levels • Account Management

Job Summary

Job Description

Mattel is seeking a results-oriented Key Account Manager on a fixed-term contract, possessing excellent analytical and negotiation skills, to join their sales team. The role involves being the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, primarily in the GSA sector, with the goal of developing and optimizing results. Key responsibilities include developing a deep understanding of client accounts, managing all related files, building trusted relationships with purchasing centers, analyzing market performance, identifying growth opportunities, achieving sales objectives, and rigorously tracking KPIs. The role also involves piloting commercial negotiations, establishing lasting partnerships, verifying counterpart execution, designing and deploying corrective action plans, and managing budgets for account activities, including promotional investments, while ensuring cost control and maximizing results.
Must have:
  • Sales and negotiation skills
  • Analytical and results-oriented
  • Collaboration and innovation
  • Teamwork in dynamic environments
  • Strong influencing and communication skills
  • Competitive spirit and client orientation
  • Proactivity and positive/innovative mindset
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Fluent French and English
  • Excellent Office skills, especially Excel
Good to have:
  • Experience in international companies with high seasonality
  • Experience in a commercial or distribution department
  • Commercial/Marketing experience in competitive, seasonal international markets

Job Details

Description de l'entreprise

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.

 

Description du poste

Nous recherchons un(e) Responsable Compte Clé en CDD, orienté(e) résultats et doté(e) d'une excellente capacité d'analyse et de négociation pour intégrer notre équipe commerciale.  

Vous serez l'interlocuteur(trice) privilégié(e) des comptes clients assignés, majoritairement de la GSA, avec pour mission de développer et d’optimiser les résultats. Vous êtes basé(e) à Paris ou proche Paris. 

 

Responsabilités principales : 

 

  1. Bonne compréhension du client et gestion des dossiers : 

  • Développer une connaissance approfondie des comptes clients et gérer l’ensemble des dossiers associés. 

  • Établir et entretenir une relation de confiance avec les interlocuteurs en centrale d'achat. 

  1. Analyse de marché et suivi des performances : 

  • Réaliser des analyses sur la performance des enseignes du portefeuille. 

  • Identifier les opportunités de croissance, les leviers d'action prioritaires. 

  1. Atteinte des objectifs et suivi des KPIs : 

  • Assurer la réalisation des objectifs commerciaux  

  • Mettre en place un suivi rigoureux des KPIs  

  1. Négociations en Centrale: 

  • Piloter les négociations commerciales avec les centrales d’achat. 

  • Établir des relations partenariales durables. 

  • Vérification régulière de l’exécution des contreparties.  

  1. Mise en œuvre de plans d’actions correctifs : 

  • Concevoir et déployer des plans d’actions correctifs en cas d’écarts de performances. 

  • Mobiliser les ressources internes pour la mise en œuvre des actions nécessaires. 

  1. Maîtrise des dépenses : 

  • Gérer les budgets relatifs à l’activité des comptes : dépenses générales et investissements promotionnels. 

  • Assurer une maîtrise efficace des coûts tout en maximisant les résultats. 

  

Qualifications

Compétences requises pour le poste 

  • Aptitudes à la vente et à la négociation, de préférence acquises dans une entreprise internationale à forte saisonnalité.  

  • Capacité d’analyse et orienté résultats 

  • Capacité à promouvoir la collaboration, l’innovation et l’exécution 

  • Capacité à créer un travail d'équipe fructueux et à travailler dans un environnement dynamique avec des échéances 

  • Aisance dans la connexion avec les différents départements et parties prenantes pour aller saisir toutes les opportunités (acheteurs, marketing, trade marketing). 

  • Bonne capacité d'influence, de communication, esprit hautement compétitif et orientation client. 

  • Proactivité et esprit positif et innovant et capacité à challenger le status quo  

  • Excellents relationnel et communication  

  • Français et Anglais courant.  

  • Excellentes compétences bureautiques, notamment Excel.  

 

Expériences  

  • 4 ans d’expérience 

  • Expérience au sein d’un département commercial ou dans la distribution (acheteur) 

  • Expérience Commerciale/Marketing idéalement dans un environnement international et sur des marché s concurrentiels à forte saisonnalité.   

Informations complémentaires

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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