Due to significant growth in sales and particularly the eCommerce channel, an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and organised professional to join the Bladez Toyz team as a National Account Executive. This exciting new role will be an integral part of the organisation supporting the Sales Manager and driving forward the business to achieve their ambitious growth targets over the coming years. In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Amazon business as well managing some UK key accounts and supporting with larger national accounts and distributors. This role will be reporting into the Sales Manager, and the ideal person will be dynamic and hands on, able to manage a varied workload with strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
Role & Responsibilities:
Assist the Sales Manager with the large national accounts and distributors and manage key UK accounts - duties will include:
o Uploading images and product copy to retailer portals and ensuring retailers always have the most up to date images, videos etc
o Completing quote sheets and bespoke NLFs for all customers as/when required
o Amending or creating product presentations as required by the SM
o Managing some key accounts with support from the SM (ie. Hamleys, Rymans etc) which will include previewing new ranges, quoting new lines, chasing orders and managing stock levels to maximise sales
o Carrying out competitor and market research as required
o Arranging product samples for customers as required
o Supporting the SM in achieving growth targets agreed at the beginning of the financial year
o Business planning alongside the SM to ensure continuous growth over the next 3-5 years within the UK market
o Attending trade shows and external customer meetings as required
o Business reporting of key metrics such as ROS and ROI and the ability to develop reports as requested by the SM and CEO
Manage the day-to-day Amazon business across Vendor Central and Seller Central - this will include:
o Creating, regularly updating and maintaining product listings, ensuring they meet Amazon's guidelines and showcase the product effectively
o Liaising with the Design team to ensure images, A+ content etc are created for all lines and uploaded to VC and SC
o Liaising with the relevant teams to manage translations for the EU4 markets
o Enhancing product visibility and conversion rates by optimizing titles, descriptions, images, and keywords
o Overseeing Amazon case management and troubleshooting any issues with product listings
o Implementing promotional campaigns, review programs, vouchers, and strategic plans for key events such as Prime Day as agreed with the SM
o Managing SC (FBA/FBM) stock levels for agreed range
o Processing the weekly orders as/when required and liaising with the domestic warehousing team
Qualifications & Skills:
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a sales role required
• Experience in an administrative and customer facing role essential
• A minimum of 1 years' experience working on Amazon Vendor Central or Seller Central preferred. Experience of other online platforms such as eBay, Shopify etc an advantage
• Experience in a creative role and knowledge of e-commerce retail landscape would be advantageous
• Experience of the toy industry preferred
• Good numerical and analytical skills with a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and a flair for problem solving
• Passion for the industry, enthusiasm, energy, and determination