Key Account Manager
HipDot
Description
- Proactively contact buyers through outgoing calls and emails; actively sell and support Loungefly product categories and collections
- Analyze POS, inventory, and industry trends to recommend Loungefly assortments tailored to each retail partner
- Understand and leverage the S&OP process to drive customer-focused sales and maintain a healthy Loungefly product mix
- Utilize sales and inventory reports to identify licenses, styles, and collections to present to customers
- Identify opportunities to cross-sell Loungefly products and collaborate with broader Funko teams where applicable
- Coordinate with the marketing team on retail-level programs, launches, and promotional initiatives specific to Loungefly
- Identify and grow opportunities with key accounts and collaborate with Sales Management to ensure strategic growth plans are achieved
- Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current on Loungefly product lines, licenses, and fashion trends
- Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, resulting in increased productivity and achievement of quarterly goals
- Prepare quarterly and annual sales forecasts for assigned Loungefly accounts to ensure appropriate inventory levels
- Create and deliver presentations tailored to customers’ long-term business needs and category strategies
- Consistently meet or exceed quota and revenue targets
- Maintain strong account relationships and respond to customer needs within required deadlines
- 2-4 years’ experience in a Sales or Account Management role, preferably for a consumer product company selling direct to large, national retailers.
- Proficient in retailer proprietary systems
- Knowledge of collectible/toy/CPG industry and customer trends.
- Out of the box thinker; creative and strategic mindset.
- Understanding of PowerBI
- Proven account management or other relevant sales experience.
- Understanding of S&OP process to drive customer focused sales and build healthy product mix.
- History of successful conflict-resolution and de-escalation of issues with customers.
- Project-oriented, pro-active, creative and self-motivated work style.
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects amid changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while consistently delivering superior results within given deadlines.
- Exceptional organization and time management skills.
- Degree from accredited college or technical school preferred.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to provide reports to management on customer's needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
- Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
- Experience with ERP or CRM systems preferred (MS Dynamics NAV)
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
WHAT FUNKO OFFERS
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed