Job Description

Account Manager (US) (Hybrid)
Maison Battat Inc. - Montreal QCAt Battat, we\'re in the business of making kids happy. Thanks to our team of dynamic, talented, and motivated individuals, we design and manufacture high-quality, educational, and innovative toys that kids and parents around the world have loved for over 45 years!Joining Battat means working in a multidisciplinary team within a growing privately owned international company. It also means joining a stimulating workplace full of professional challenges and the possibility to develop and grow.We are currently looking for a driven Account Manager (hybrid role) to join the US sales team. Reporting to the VP of Sales, US, your role is to lead and maximize profitable sales growth for your customer portfolio while managing all phases of the selling cycle.If you are an entrepreneurial self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, an empathetic listener, and someone who excels at identifying opportunities, prioritizing initiatives, and driving for results in your accounts in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment then this could be a great fit for you!Your role...

• Evaluate, develop, and execute sales strategy for multiple assigned accounts and brands
• Present a curated selection of products and brands to your retail partner each season
• Leverage sales performance data and new product information to offer the most optimized

assortment recommendation while aligning with the retailer\'s goals

• Prepare and submit for approval: line review presentations and quote sheets in the format

required by the retail customer

• Lead customer monthly/quarterly meetings to provide insights and recommendations for next

season and in-season optimizations or promotions based on sales performance

• Pull online assets from internal platforms to fulfill customer requests
• Responsible for end-to-end communication with the retailer team for any updates, issues, and

other customer management tasks

• Provide oversight to the Hong Kong office in relation to order processing, compliance, and

shipping of customer orders

• Understand new customer requirements when onboarding, negotiate to align on processes, and

write customer working rules for the Hong Kong office

• Arrange and provide samples of various products to retail customer teams
• Represent the company at marketing events such as trade shows or line reviews
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives both internally and externally to optimize operation

efficiency over timeWhat we\'re looking for...

• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with a heightened sense of ownership
• Strong knowledge of retail sales and/or retail operations
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate fluently (spoken and written) in English as you will be working with US

accounts

• Detail-oriented and solution-focused with exceptional organizational & administrative skills while

maintaining sight of the \xe2\x80\x9cbig picture\xe2\x80\x9d

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Able to multitask effectively and manage priorities
• Ability to learn and adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic team
• Travel required as necessary

Experience:

• A post-secondary degree in a related field
• 5+ years\' experience working with consumer-packaged goods in national sales, account

management, retail operations, retail planning, or other relevant experienceCurious? Visit www.battatco.com and explore our brands!We offer a competitive salary based on experience, a hybrid schedule, a generous group benefits package, and continuing education.We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only selected candidates will be contacted.Maison Battat Inc.Battat is a privately owned international business located in Montreal that has been in North America for over 45 years. We are in the business of designing and manufacturing high quality educational and innovative toys and have experienced...

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