Mattel Canada’s Commercial Team is seeking a high‑impact National Account Manager (Associate Manager, National Accounts) to drive sustainable growth across a portfolio of national retail partners. In this role you will be the voice of the customer internally while championing Mattel’s priorities externally, building strong and influential relationships, leading joint business planning, and collaborating cross‑functionally to bring iconic brands to life at retail. This is an opportunity to own and shape meaningful customer partnerships, influence business outcomes, and contribute to the ongoing growth of one of the world’s most recognized toy companies. What Your Impact Will Be Drive Business Growth – deliver revenue, profit, and shared growth across assigned accounts by identifying opportunities, expanding distribution, and executing strategic selling plans. Lead Joint Business Planning – develop and execute annual and multi‑year account plans aligned to both customer and Mattel objectives. Customer Leadership – build and maintain strong, multi‑level relationships with key stakeholders, positioning Mattel as a trusted partner of choice. Data‑Driven Decision Making – leverage POS, shipment, and market data to generate insights, inform forecasts, and guide strategic recommendations. Strategic Execution – translate plans into action through effective promotional strategies, assortment planning, pricing, and in‑store/online execution. Cross‑Functional Collaboration – partner closely with Marketing, Demand Planning, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment and flawless execution. Forecasting & Planning – own demand forecasting and inventory planning to optimize in‑stock performance and minimize risk. Trade & Budget Management – manage trade investment and O&A budgets with a strong focus on ROI and financial discipline. Operational Excellence – oversee day‑to‑day account management, including order management, item setup, reporting, and issue resolution. Business Reviews & Presentations – lead regular customer meetings and internal reviews with clear insights, action plans, and follow‑through. Continuous Improvement – identify new ways to enhance performance, processes, and partnerships to unlock incremental growth. What We’re Looking For 5+ years of sales or account management experience in CPG, retail, or consumer goods; national account experience preferred. Strong commercial and analytical acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and turning data into actionable insights. Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and lead negotiations across multiple levels. Experience managing both brick‑and‑mortar and eCommerce channels; experience in the toy or broader entertainment industry is an asset. Highly organized, collaborative, and adaptable in fast‑paced environments; strong Excel and presentation skills. The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range; 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. Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
National Account Manager
MATTEL CANADA
mississauga, mississauga
Published 27 days ago
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