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VP of Sales - Amazon

Mattel, Inc. · El Segundo, CA, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

VP of Sales - Amazon

Mattel, Inc., a leading global play and family entertainment company, is seeking a Vice President, Sales & Account Management to drive profitability with our largest ecommerce customer in the US Commercial market. This is an opportunity to represent the most iconic toy brands in the industry while working with the top ecommerce account in the US.
The VP will have direct responsibility over the Sales and Sales Planning & Analytics teams with extended leadership to the entire Customer Business Team

Ecommerce Marketing, Amazon analytics, Sales Finance and the Global Amazon Council within Mattel. This leader will have the opportunity to shape our go-to-market strategy with Amazon US, define success for the Commercial organization, and influence the strategic vision and approach for the account, globally. The VP will be accountable for strategic management of the US business, including the US P&L, execution of plans to drive sustainable revenue, margin growth and profit objectives for the account.
Job Description

The Vice President of Sales & Account Management will be part of the executive leadership team (ELT) within the US Commercial organization and report to the SVP US Commercial. This role will partner with the ELT on account segmentation and decisions to support the US achieve annual goals.
The position will be based at Mattel Headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
The Opportunity:
Strategic Leadership
Revenue & Profitability Management
Customer Relationship Management
eCommerce Excellence
Cross-Functional Leadership
Team Leadership & Development
Qualifications

What We're Looking For:
Experienced strategic Amazon marketplace and e-commerce leader with a proven track record of success on Amazon within large profitable CPG brands
Experience building and leading a multi-million-dollar P&L for an Amazon business
Experience in retail media strategy, specifically with the Amazon platform, to drive consumer conversion and maximize sales performance
Advanced knowledge in search engine optimization (SEO), utilizing best practices to enhance online visibility and drive organic traffic
Deep understanding of the competitive landscape and marketplace, enabling informed decision-making on in-year strategies and identifying future business opportunities
Deep understanding of logistics and supply chain optimization to streamline operations and drive impactful results
Analytical horsepower with ability to use data to drive business decisions/recommendations
Proactive and solution-oriented, comfortable taking calculated risks
Ability to exert personal influence, build relationships with the account, and collaborate effectively with functional teams and other key internal / external stakeholders
Demonstrate a proven ability to present account strategies to the C-Suite, exuding confidence as an expert in the platform to achieve business goals
Ability to make consistently sound judgments with an enterprise mindset
Goal oriented & highly strategic
Ability to sort out distractions which might inhibit achievement of objectives
E-Commerce or Marketing Strategy experience
Minimum 14+ years' related sales experience in consumer-packaged goods, toys, entertainment, or ecommerce channels
Additional Information

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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.
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.