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.
The Team
With the explosion of growth in eCom and Amazon, Mattel has acted quickly to win in this space by evolving our operating model, team structure and brand proposition to enable us to succeed and be partners of choice for Amazon. As a result, we have seen significant sales growth ahead of the trend in this area!
The Mattel Amazon team operates as a separate Regional Team within Europe, set up in a matrix structure with dedicated Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and HR functions, located across the region in UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Netherlands. In addition to managing Amazon for the region, the team also drives the strategy of marketplaces and acts as a center of excellence for all things eCom.
In line with Amazon’s expansion we’ve also evolved from managing 5 European markets to 9, with Netherlands, Sweden, Poland and Belgium launching over the last 3 years. We have also introduced a new Marketing team with regional focus on Category Management and Media. This has further supported how we can partner closely with Amazon to leverage our joint strategy and solidify our strong pan-European business relationship.
We always strive to challenge and re-invent our ways of operating to ensure we continue winning in the eCom space – if you’re motivated by this challenge then come and join us!
Job Description The Opportunity
We’re looking a passionate and driven professional with strong analytical skills to manage & develop our partnership in the fast-paced world of Amazon, in order to drive POS and increase our market share in the UK. In short, you’ll help to ensure we keep winning in this competitive landscape!
In addition, you will undertake regional responsibilities, work with cross-functional teams, and become a senior stakeholder within the Mattel Amazon EMEA team.
You’ll successfully collaborate with sales and marketing, on both a regional and local level to deliver best in class sales activation and promotional strategies, helping Mattel reach #1 Toy Retailer on Amazon!
What Your Impact Will Be:
Customer Facing
Main owner of driving POS and market share on Amazon UKManage day-to day retailer relationship with several stakeholders at different levels of seniorityPlan and execute promotions, in line with the regional strategyClosely collaborate with Amazon stakeholders to ensure listings and continuous availability of the Mattel range on the siteRepresent the company during trade fairs and showroom visits Product Forecasting and replenishment
Monthly POS forecasting for a large portfolio of brands and products that influences productionTurnover forecasting on a weekly basis for submission to managementEngage with Customer Service to inform buyers about product availability and delivery timingsParticipate in supply chain projects that will develop efficiencies for the company and deliver improved customer service Strategy
Support the ongoing evolution and implementation of the Go to Market strategy as a senior member of cross functional teams (marketing, digital, logistics, IT…)Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of retailers’ and toy market dynamicsIdentify shopper & ecommerce trends for business growth and implement initiatives & action plans Trade Marketing & Activity Planning
Support Regional Customer Range Planning/Selection (with input from category team)Plan and execute customer marketing activities and promotions in collaboration with brand activationCollaborate with the Amazon Category and Media team to maximize turnover and ROI of respective initiative Data Analysis and Reporting
In collaboration with the analytics team, monitor KPIs in order to deliver on objectives and accelerate business growthMonitor the online analytics tool and take corrective action steps when the online implementation KPIs fail to adhere with target (e.g. reviews, digital content, frequent out-of-stocks etc Financial
Manage and track the allocated budget & maintain the respective audit trailsSales and spending forecasting Management and leadership
Manage and ensure professional development of one direct reportRepresent the Amazon Europe team internally and externally on assigned projectsTogether with the rest of the team, act as a center of competence and expertise for e-retail towards the rest of the organization Qualifications What We’re Looking For:
Highly competitive mindset & Business results oriented: ability to perform, to budget and manage forecast.Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills.Demonstrable experience in Sales / Marketing / Retail / FMCG, ideally with solid Key Account Management experience in a multinational environment.Experience dealing with Amazon / E-Commerce & Digital Marketing.Ability to build relationships within a matrix business environment and handle diverse audiencesExecution focused.Agility, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills.Natural ability to drive performanceAbility to work in wide variety of projects with tight deadlines.Good understanding of online / digital metricsBachelor/ Master/ Diploma desirable.Fluency in English, European language is advantageous. 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 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
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Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.