KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

Description

Do you have direct experience selling CPG to grocery customers? Are you a confident, proactive self starter? Are you highly skilled in selling strategies and market analysis? Do you have exceptional organization skills? Have you been seeking a fun and joyful team to collaborate with? Come play with us!

The Key Account Manager position is responsible for managing and growing the Toysmith account base and revenue for both defined and prospective portfolios of key account retailers and distributors - with a specific focus on the grocery channel. The ideal candidate will be adept at building strong relationships with strategic customers and have previous experience buying/selling within the grocery channel. They will be able to identify customer requirements and industry trends to promote our company’s solutions and achieve mutual success. This is a highly independent role that requires an individual who exhibits initiative, drive and enthusiasm. 

THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE REGULAR TRAVEL TO OUR PACIFIC, WA CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS. 

The Toysmith story began in 1982 and for almost forty years the company has built a reputation of trust and customer service within the toy industry, manufacturing and distributing every type of high-quality toys and gifts under the rainbow. With our diverse portfolio of premium toys and gifts, we strive to turn everyday moments into joyful memories. Our curated assortments cover 100% of recognized play patterns, and are proven to drive category growth.

Toysmith brands and products are sold to toy retailers, education markets, museums, zoos, aquariums, national parks, attractions, theme parks, gift stores, specialty catalogs and internet retailers—the more we share joy, the more it grows!

Working for Toysmith is full of joy and wonderment. Now is the time to join our team! We have big plans for the future and we are looking for a skilled, knowledgeable Key Account Manager. The Sales Team is in transition so be ready to dive in and be adaptable to the changes ahead!

Apply directly on our website:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/fbd9906b-b1ad-43b5-a901-720f03463868/Toy-Investments-Inc

Health & Welfare Benefits Include:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401k Safe Harbor Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Coverage - Accident

*PLEASE NOTE: Posted salary is the full range for the position as required by Washington State law and not reflective of the hiring range.

Toysmith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also EEO is the Law (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf). If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@toysmith.com

Requirements

· 3 years proven success as Key Account Manager

· Excellence in creative, solution-based problem solving and negotiation

· Exceptional analytical, project management and organizational skills

· Strong interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence

· Ability to collaborate cross-functionally

· Adept at conducting meetings on virtual platforms (i.e. Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

· Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

· 5 years selling general merchandise into grocery channel and/or experience as a Buyer

Preferred Qualifications: 

· Bachelor’s in Business, Marketing or a related field. 

· Experience in hardlines or consumer packaged goods (CPG)

· NetSuite proficiency