Work-Force
Duration: 9 Months (Full-time, Hybrid Model)
Job Overview: We are seeking a temporary Strategic Account Manager to cover a maternity leave at our Johannesburg office. This role is crucial for developing, optimizing, and executing our strategic account planning for the channel. The position will involve market research, forecasting, and managing key customer relationships to drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning: Develop, optimize, and execute strategic account planning for the channel.
- Forecasting & Ordering: Forecast, plan, and prepare orders.
- Market Analysis: Conduct market research and competition analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
- Customer Management: Serve as the key contact for customers regarding orders, logistics, and payments.
- KPI Monitoring: Monitor KPIs to deliver on objectives and accelerate business growth.
- Marketing Activities: Plan and execute customer marketing activities and promotions in collaboration with brand activation.
- Relationship Building: Build and maintain excellent customer relationships.
- Retail Listings: Create relevant retail listings and activation plans based on customer insights and brand priorities.
- Forecasting Support: Support the forecasting process for customers to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
Qualifications:
- Education: University degree in Business/Economics or a related field with additional qualifications in sales/marketing.
- Experience: At least 3 years of commercial/marketing experience, preferably in Toys, FMCG, licensed consumer goods, Apparel, or Health & Beauty industries.
- International Experience: Experience working in an international/cross-cultural environment.
- Skills:
- Strong project execution skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Demonstrated knowledge of sales, marketing, promotional principles, and the local retail landscape.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with strong time management skills.
- Language: Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Other: No travel restrictions.
What We Offer: At Mattel, we are dedicated to empowering the next generation through the wonder of childhood. We value collaboration, innovation, and execution:
- Collaboration: Be part of a team with shared values and goals, working closely together for better results.
- Innovation: Make a difference with new ideas and initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- Execution: Focus on excellence, accountability, and delivering results in a performance-driven environment.