Senior National Account Manager

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Bentonville, AR, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Kids + Family
The Role
Leads end-to-end account management for national retail customers, including forecasting, pricing, promotions, negotiations, assortment, distribution, and P&L ownership. Builds relationships with major retailers, drives profitable growth, coordinates cross-functional teams, and partners with supply chain, planning, procurement, finance, and marketing. Provides team leadership and mentorship while leading strategic projects that improve sales-team efficiency and profitability.
Summary Generated by Built In

As the Senior National Account Manager, you will lead a mixed portfolio of national retail accounts and drive profitable growth across your portfolio in line with company objectives! Reporting to senior leadership, you will act as the primary point of contact with end-to-end ownership of forecasting, execution, negotiations, and performance. You will be given the freedom to make your own mark, own your account relationships, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across operations, logistics, BI, finance, brand, and marketing. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

What You Will Do:

  • Own end-to-end account management for named national retail accounts, driving sales forecasts, distribution, pricing, promotion, and shelving objectives
  • Collaborate directly with major retailers to understand their business strategies and tailor ranging, assortment, and promotional suggestions to maximize placement
  • Lead and own annual terms negotiations with customer buyers and vendor managers to achieve short- and long-term volume and profit goals while conforming to company policies
  • Own, manage, and deliver comprehensive P&L statements for assigned retail accounts, ensuring sustainable and profitable financial growth
  • Partner closely with supply chain, planning, and procurement teams to ensure volume is placed in line with agreed forecasts, timescales, and inventory requirements
  • Communicate customer needs across the organization, leading and organizing cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions
  • Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to team members, fostering individual growth plans and providing appropriate training and tools
  • Lead internal strategic projects to drive efficiencies, process improvements, and profitability across the wider sales team
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities: Yes

What We Are Looking For:

  • 7+ years of sales experience within consumer goods, featuring proven experience managing relationships with major national retailers
  • 3+ years of direct leadership experience managing and mentoring team members
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas, negotiating complex business plans, and delivering sustainable, profitable growth
  • Direct experience with buyer and vendor manager relationships at major national retail accounts
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced understanding of Excel, G-Suite, and customer relationship management software (such as Gainsight or Salesforce)
  • Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills with the ability to translate business data into actionable commercial strategies and influence senior decision-makers

Nice To Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related industry field is a plus

  • Prior experience within the toy, entertainment, or licensed goods industries

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.  

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.   

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects. 

Reasonable Accommodations   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

  • Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
  • Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
  • Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today, and let's shape the future of play together! 

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Recruitment Safety 

Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you are not familiar with, or any communications requesting sensitive personal data or information. All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com. Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process. If you have any questions about any unsolicited communications, you can reach out to [email protected]. We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    Skills Required

    • 7+ years of sales experience in consumer goods
    • Experience managing relationships with major national retailers
    • 3+ years of direct leadership experience managing and mentoring team members
    • Track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas
    • Experience negotiating complex business plans
    • Track record of delivering sustainable, profitable growth
    • Direct experience with buyer and vendor manager relationships at major national retail accounts
    • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel
    • Advanced understanding of G-Suite and customer relationship management software such as Gainsight or Salesforce
    • Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills
    • Ability to translate business data into actionable commercial strategies and influence senior decision-makers
    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
    • Experience in the toy, entertainment, or licensed goods industries

    Jazwares Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jazwares and has not been reviewed or approved by Jazwares.

    • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as strong, with company-paid medical for employees and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health options. Feedback suggests this elevates perceived total compensation even when base pay varies by role.
    • Retirement Support — Retirement provisions include a 401(k) with company match alongside life, disability, and AD&D. Feedback suggests these staples are consistently valued within the overall package.
    • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs span generous PTO, paid holidays, bereavement leave, and parental leave. Feedback suggests the inclusion of parental leave and periodic office closures enhances the practical breadth of time away.

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    The Company
    HQ: Sunrise, FL
    553 Employees
    Year Founded: 1997

    What We Do

    Jazwares, a subsidiary of Alleghany Capital Corporation, is a leading global toy company, recently expanding into the costumes and pets category. Jazwares’ portfolio includes a variety of dynamic licensed and wholly owned brands. The Jazwares Game Studio further expands play opportunities for kids within the Metaverse. Jazwares celebrates 25 years of innovative play with expertise in design, development, and manufacturing. An award-winning company with a progressive focus on identifying new trends, Jazwares then transforms them into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Headquartered in Sunrise, FL, Jazwares has offices around the world and sells its products in more than 100 countries. Since its inception in 1997, Jazwares continues to grow through the development of new products and the strategic acquisitions of companies. For more information about Jazwares, please visit www.jazwares.com.

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