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Key Account Lead, US / Responsable de compte clé, É.U.

  • Mont-Royal, QC, Canada

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Key Account Lead, US

Maison Battat Inc. – Montréal QC

At Battat, we’re in the business of making kids happy. Thanks to our dynamic, talented, and motivated team, we design and manufacture high quality, educational, and innovative toys that kids and parents around the world have loved for over 45 years!

We are currently looking for a Key Account Lead to lead the management of a portfolio of brand(s) in the US market. You will report to the Senior VP, US Sales & Marketing.

Your role...

Lead and maximize profitable sales growth and execution for your brand(s) with P&L responsibility as it relates to:

Assortment Planning

  • Work with your planning partner to analyze sales performance data and identify performance trends across items, themes, price points and other applicable variables to identify, summarize and execute opportunities
  • Leverage information and new product development pipeline to develop the most optimized new assortment recommendation for future season transitions while aligning with the retailers goals
  • Identify gaps and provide recommendations for future product development

Pricing

  • Lead item pricing reviews while monitoring on-going cost changes to ensure we are always priced-right for all stakeholders vs. the competition
  • Conduct blended margin analysis and be accountable to meeting client and internal profitability targets for your portfolio
  • In partnership with planning, analyze the most effective promotions and develop pre and in-season promotion recommendations (GMROI, ROAS etc.)

Presentation

  • Create optimized planograms based on presentation theory and guidelines for instore in-line merchandising and other instore opportunities/initiatives

Marketing

  • Lead recommendations and brief creation for SEO and the retailer media initiatives

In-Season Management, Issue Resolution and Administration

  • Responsible for end-to end communication with the retailer team for any updates, issues and other customer management tasks
  • Lead weekly/bi-weekly meetings
  • Lead ad-hoc issue management and resolution as needed
  • In partnership with planning team – provide weekly insights and recommendations based on sales performance
  • Prepare for new season transitions with product development tracking
  • Prepare and submit for approval: item and line review presentations, quote sheets on customer specific format and requirements by retail customer
  • Provide administrative support in relation to processing customer inquiries, sales planning and sales orders
  • Arrange and provide samples of various products to retail customer teams in a timely and efficient manner
  • Represent the company at marketing events such as trade shows
  • Assist in other administrative tasks as required
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives internally to improve operation efficiency over time

What we're looking for...

  • Understanding of sales and/or retail operations; P&L management knowledge a plus
  • A post-secondary degree in a related field
  • Strong knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
  • Native fluency in English as you will be working with a large US account
  • Exceptional organizational & administrative skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and a strong sense of ownership
  • Able to multitask effectively and manage priorities
  • Attention to detail while maintaining sight of the “big picture”
  • Ability to work as part of a dynamic team and adapt to a constantly changing environment
  • Some travel required (10%)

Experience:

  • 3-5 Years in Sales, retail operations, retail planning, retail supply chain or other relevant experience

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, hybrid schedule a generous group benefits package, and continuing education.

Language of work for positions permanently located in Quebec

Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.

Other language requirement

Another language is required for this position in order to communicate with clients and suppliers, who are mostly located outside Quebec.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

Responsable de compte clé, É.U.

Maison Battat Inc. – Montréal QC

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Key Account Lead, US

Maison Battat Inc. – Montréal QC

At Battat, we’re in the business of making kids happy. Thanks to our dynamic, talented, and motivated team, we design and manufacture high quality, educational, and innovative toys that kids and parents around the world have loved for over 45 years!

We are currently looking for a Key Account Lead to lead the management of a portfolio of brand(s) in the US market. You will report to the Senior VP, US Sales & Marketing.

Your role...

Lead and maximize profitable sales growth and execution for your brand(s) with P&L responsibility as it relates to:

Assortment Planning

  • Work with your planning partner to analyze sales performance data and identify performance trends across items, themes, price points and other applicable variables to identify, summarize and execute opportunities
  • Leverage information and new product development pipeline to develop the most optimized new assortment recommendation for future season transitions while aligning with the retailers goals
  • Identify gaps and provide recommendations for future product development

Pricing

  • Lead item pricing reviews while monitoring on-going cost changes to ensure we are always priced-right for all stakeholders vs. the competition
  • Conduct blended margin analysis and be accountable to meeting client and internal profitability targets for your portfolio
  • In partnership with planning, analyze the most effective promotions and develop pre and in-season promotion recommendations (GMROI, ROAS etc.)

Presentation

  • Create optimized planograms based on presentation theory and guidelines for instore in-line merchandising and other instore opportunities/initiatives

Marketing

  • Lead recommendations and brief creation for SEO and the retailer media initiatives

In-Season Management, Issue Resolution and Administration

  • Responsible for end-to end communication with the retailer team for any updates, issues and other customer management tasks
  • Lead weekly/bi-weekly meetings
  • Lead ad-hoc issue management and resolution as needed
  • In partnership with planning team – provide weekly insights and recommendations based on sales performance
  • Prepare for new season transitions with product development tracking
  • Prepare and submit for approval: item and line review presentations, quote sheets on customer specific format and requirements by retail customer
  • Provide administrative support in relation to processing customer inquiries, sales planning and sales orders
  • Arrange and provide samples of various products to retail customer teams in a timely and efficient manner
  • Represent the company at marketing events such as trade shows
  • Assist in other administrative tasks as required
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives internally to improve operation efficiency over time

What we're looking for...

  • Understanding of sales and/or retail operations; P&L management knowledge a plus
  • A post-secondary degree in a related field
  • Strong knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
  • Native fluency in English as you will be working with a large US account
  • Exceptional organizational & administrative skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and a strong sense of ownership
  • Able to multitask effectively and manage priorities
  • Attention to detail while maintaining sight of the “big picture”
  • Ability to work as part of a dynamic team and adapt to a constantly changing environment
  • Some travel required (10%)

Experience:

  • 3-5 Years in Sales, retail operations, retail planning, retail supply chain or other relevant experience

Curious? Visit www.battatco.com and explore our brands!

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, hybrid schedule a generous group benefits package, and continuing education.

Language of work for positions permanently located in Quebec

Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.

Other language requirement

Another language is required for this position in order to communicate with clients and suppliers, who are mostly located outside Quebec.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

Responsable de compte clé, É.U.

Maison Battat Inc. – Montréal QC

Chez Battat, notre mission consiste à rendre les enfants heureux. Grâce à notre équipe d’individus dynamiques, talentueux et motivés, nous concevons et fabriquons des jouets haut de gamme, novateurs et éducatifs que parents et enfants du monde entier adorent depuis plus de 45 ans!

Nous recherchons actuellement un(e) Responsable de compte clé pour diriger la gestion d'un portefeuille de marque(s) dans le marché américain. Vous relèverez du vice-président principal, ventes et marketing, États-Unis.

Votre rôle...

Diriger et maximiser la croissance et l'exécution des ventes rentables pour vos marques avec la responsabilité du P&L en ce qui concerne :

Planification de l'assortiment

  • Travaillez avec votre partenaire de planification pour analyser les données de performance des ventes et identifier les tendances à travers les articles, les thèmes, les niveaux de prix et d'autres variables applicables pour identifier, résumer et exécuter les opportunités
  • Tirer parti des informations et du pipeline de développement de nouveaux produits pour développer une recommandation d'assortiment optimisée pour les futures transitions de saison tout en s'alignant sur les objectifs du détaillant
  • Identifier les lacunes et fournir des recommandations pour le développement futur du produit

Tarification

  • Diriger les révisions des prix des articles tout en surveillant les changements de coûts en cours pour s'assurer que nous avons toujours le bon prix pour toutes les parties prenantes par rapport à la concurrence
  • Effectuer une analyse des marges mixtes et être responsable de l'atteinte des objectifs de rentabilité internes et des clients pour votre portefeuille
  • En partenariat avec la planification, analyser les promotions les plus efficaces et élaborer des recommandations de promotion pré et en saison (GMROI, ROAS, etc.)

Présentation

  • Créer des planogrammes optimisés basés sur la théorie de la présentation et les directives pour le marchandisage en ligne en magasin et d'autres opportunités/initiatives en magasin

Commercialisation

  • Diriger les recommandations et la création de brèves pour les initiatives SEO et médias du détaillant

Gestion en cours de saison, résolution de problèmes et administration

  • Responsable de la communication de bout en bout avec l'équipe du détaillant pour toutes les mises à jour, problèmes et autres tâches de gestion des clients
  • Diriger des réunions hebdomadaires/bihebdomadaires avec les acheteurs cibles
  • Diriger la gestion et la résolution ad hoc des problèmes au besoin
  • En partenariat avec l'équipe de planification - fournir des informations et des recommandations hebdomadaires basées sur les performances des ventes
  • Préparer nouvelles transitions de saison grâce au suivi du développement de produits
  • Préparer et soumettre pour approbation des présentations d'articles et de lignes, feuilles de devis sur le format spécifique du client et les exigences par client de détail
  • Fournir un soutien administratif en ce qui concerne le traitement des demandes des clients, la planification des ventes et les bons de commande
  • Organiser et fournir des échantillons de divers produits aux équipes de clients de détail de manière rapide et efficace
  • Représenter l'entreprise lors d'événements marketing tels que des salons professionnels
  • Participer à d'autres tâches administratives au besoin
  • Diriger des initiatives d'amélioration continue en interne pour améliorer l'efficacité des opérations au fil du temps

Ce qu'on recherche...

  • Compréhension des opérations de vente et/ou de vente au détail (connaissance de la gestion du P&L un atout)
  • Un diplôme d'études postsecondaires dans un domaine connexe
  • Solides connaissances et expérience de l'utilisation de Microsoft Excel et PowerPoint
  • Maîtrise de l'anglais, car vous travaillerez avec un grand compte américain
  • Compétences organisationnelles et administratives exceptionnelles
  • Compétences en pensée critique et en résolution de problèmes ainsi qu’un fort sentiment d'appartenance
  • Capable d'effectuer plusieurs tâches efficacement et de gérer les priorités
  • Souci du détail tout en gardant une vue d'ensemble
  • Capacité à travailler au sein d'une équipe dynamique et à s'adapter à un environnement en constante évolution
  • Certains déplacements requis (10 %)

Expérience :

  • 3 à 5 années d’expérience en ventes, opérations de vente au détail, chaîne d’approvisionnement de détail ou toute autre expérience pertinente

Nous avons piqué votre curiosité ? Visitez battatco.com et découvrez nos marques !

Nous offrons un salaire concurrentiel basé sur l'expérience, un horaire hybride, un ensemble d'avantages sociaux généreux, la possibilité de suivre des cours d’appoint.

Langue de travail pour les postes situés en permanence au Québec

La connaissance du français est requise pour les postes situés en permanence au Québec afin que le titulaire puisse communiquer au besoin avec ses collègues et les fournisseurs au Québec. Une formation en français est offerte à tout titulaire d’un poste permanent au Québec qui ne possède pas une bonne connaissance du français.

Autre exigence linguistique

L’exigence d’une autre langue est requise pour ce poste afin de pouvoir communiquer avec les clients et des fournisseurs qui sont majoritairement situés à l’extérieur du Québec.

Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt, mais seuls les candidats sélectionnés seront contactés.

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Responsibilities

Lead profitable sales growth and manage a portfolio of brands for the U.S. market, including assortment planning, pricing, margin and promotional analysis, and retail presentation recommendations. Manage retailer communications, sales performance insights, seasonal transitions, customer materials and samples, issue resolution, and internal process improvements.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary degree in a related field, strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, and 3–5 years of relevant experience in sales, retail operations, retail planning, retail supply chain, or a related area. Candidates should have native-level English fluency, strong organizational and administrative abilities, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage priorities and adapt to change; French knowledge is required for permanent positions in Quebec.

Skills

  • Sales Growth
  • P&L Management
  • Assortment Planning
  • Sales Performance Analysis
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Margin Analysis
  • Promotional Planning
  • Planogram Development
  • Retail Media
  • SEO
  • Issue Resolution
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving

Benefits

  • Group Benefits
  • Continuing Education

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Categories

  • Sales
  • Retail
  • Marketing
  • Management & Leadership
  • Administrative

Keywords

  • Sales Growth
  • P&L Management
  • Assortment Planning
  • Retail Operations
  • Sales Performance Analysis
  • Product Development
  • Pricing
  • Cost Monitoring
  • Margin Analysis
  • Promotional Planning
  • GMROI
  • ROAS
  • Planograms
  • In-Store Merchandising
  • SEO
  • Retail Media
  • Customer Management
  • Issue Resolution
  • Seasonal Transitions
  • Sales Planning
  • Sales Orders
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Trade Shows
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Retail Supply Chain

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