Assoc Manager Key Account

**Company Description** 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.

For our Mattel office in Johannesburg, South Africa, we are looking for a Maternity temporary Cover (9 months), working fulltime and hybrid model.

In this position your primary **responsibilities **will be to:

- Develop, optimizing and executing Mattel’s strategic account planning for the channel.
- Forecast, plan, and prepare orders.
- Do market research & competition analysis and identify opportunities and threats in the market.
- Act as key point of contact for your customers with regards to orders, logistics and payment.
- Monitor KPIs to deliver on objectives and accelerate business growth.
- Plan and execute customer marketing activities and promotions in collaboration with brand activation.
- Build excellent customer relationships.
- Create relevant retail listings and activation plan for the customers, based on customer insights and according to brand opportunities, customer’s profile, and commercial priorities of Mattel.
- Support forecasting process for customer, ensure timely and correct submission to the product source to secure in-time / in-full delivery - Joint Planning.

**Qualifications** What does it take to succeed?**
- You know how to get things done with a large international matrix organization, based on your previous experience within a similar context.
- You have a clear understanding of client needs and the ability to assess available solutions. Solid project execution skills are essential.
- A flexible and determined approach to your work is vital.
- Attention to detail.

**Requirements**:

- University degree in business/economics or business-related education with additional qualification in sales/marketing.
- At least 3 years of commercial/marketing experience preferably in Toys, FMCG or licensed consumer goods, Apparel or Health & Beauty industry.
- Experience with an international/cross-cultural environment.
- Results oriented, winning mentality, competitive, strong will to succeed.
- Exceptional problem solving & analytical ability and a high level of organizational and time management skills.
- An open collaborative approach, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Demonstrated knowledge and thorough understanding of sales, marketing, promotional principles, and local retail landscape.
- Strong level of analytical skills and strategic thinking.
- Good project management skills and the ability to handle various projects in parallel.
- No travel restriction.
- Fluent in written & spoken English.

**Additional Information** Additional information**

**What It’s Like To Work Here**:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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.

**Who We Are**:
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties 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 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 count