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 fans, entertain audiences 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.
Job DescriptionThe Opportunity:
Mattel, Inc., a leading global play and family entertainment company, is seeking a National Account Sales Manager to drive revenue and profitability by selling the most iconic toy brands in the industry to top retailers in the US.
The National Account Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and executing our Strategic Account Plans for multiple categories. The role will require a deep understanding of the retail environment and how to align our portfolio of products with the account needs.
This position will be located at corporate headquarters in El Segundo, CA, and will require occasional travel to the account.
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Achieve targeted sales objectives consistent with the annual business plan
- Create initiatives to deliver against vision and goals. Prioritize initiatives and secure and allocate resources accordingly. Develop specific action plans with goals, timing and accountabilities.
- Lead the internal strategic planning and activation for your brands at the account
- Gain share across accounts by leveraging data insights
- Attend toy shows & previews and be knowledgeable of new product lines
- Identify business opportunities with account(s) and work with internal partners to create customized plans to drive results
- Conduct weekly buyer meetings and periodic Business Reviews to refine inventory forecasts and promotional planning
- Conduct internal discussions with Marketing and Omnichannel Retail Marketing teams to ensure strong retail execution
- Create monthly forecasts and promotional planning documentation
- Build strong relationships with account(s) buyers and internal partners
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong skills in selling, JBP, forecasting, execution and having a 360 degree business perspective
- Consumer Goods experience is imperative
- Store and online selling experience
- Effective selling & communication skills and confidence will be keys for success
- Goal oriented mindset to drive to our numbers
- Analytical horsepower with ability to use data to drive business decisions/recommendations
- Function as One Team to deliver results
- Ability to exert personal influence, build relationships with account(s), and collaborate effectively with functional teams and other key internal / external stakeholders
- Proven ability to make consistently sound judgments
- Ability to sort out distractions and prioritize tasks to achieve objectives
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and proven process to ensure data accuracy
- Minimum 8 years’ (6 with MBA) related sales experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods, toys, entertainment, mass-market or hypermarket retailer
- Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree
- Trade Marketing experience, including category management, site merchandising, and promotional planning
*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
Additional InformationDon’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!
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.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 8 years related sales experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods, toys, entertainment, mass-market or hypermarket retail
- Bachelor's degree
- Consumer goods experience
- Store and online selling experience (omnichannel retail experience)
- Proven selling skills, joint business planning (JBP), forecasting and execution capabilities
- Analytical ability to use data to drive business decisions and recommendations
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with account buyers and internal teams
- Ability to create action plans, prioritize initiatives and manage resources to meet objectives
- Attention to detail and processes to ensure data accuracy
- Occasional travel to accounts and attendance at toy shows and previews
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree
- Trade marketing experience including category management, site merchandising, and promotional planning
Mattel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mattel and has not been reviewed or approved by Mattel.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Unlimited paid time off for many salaried roles, generous holiday schedules, and flexibility programs are highlighted across company materials. Practices like half‑day Fridays or end‑of‑year breaks appear in some areas, though specifics vary by team and location.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage is paired with an Employee Assistance Program, mindfulness tools, and on‑site fitness centers at key locations. Recent updates add a company‑paid at‑home cancer‑screening program for those enrolled in medical plans.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental & Family Support: Paid leave for new parents, phase‑back‑to‑work options, and global fertility and family‑building resources are emphasized. Select campuses offer on‑site childcare, and adoption assistance and caregiver support are included.
Mattel Insights
What We Do
We are a purpose driven company with a mission to create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it. 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 engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High 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 and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in more than 35 locations and our products are sold in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
