Associate Sales Manager, Specialty Stores

Hasbro•Boston, MA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Sales Manager is responsible for driving the placement and execution of Hasbro brands at retail within an assigned territory. They develop customer-specific business plans, build internal and external alignment, and execute strategies through strong cross-functional collaboration. Effective from the date that Hasbro opens its new Boston location, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s new HQ location in Boston, MA. In the interim, this position will be onsite Tuesday –Thursday at Hasbro’s HQ in Pawtucket, RI or at Hasbro’s temporary location in Boston, MA. Preferred locations are: Boston, Bentonville, AR or Minneapolis, MN

Requirements

BBA/BA/BS
2+ years of experience in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
Demonstrated ability to manage business priorities and deliver against goals
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
Effective verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
Results-oriented with a sense of urgency
Solid analytical and Excel/PC skills
Ability to operate independently and manage a territory

Nice To Haves

Preferred Locations: Boston, Bentonville, or Minneapolis

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned accounts and understands their business needs.
Develop and execute mutually beneficial strategies and tactics with customers.
Understand customer KPIs and recommends items and brands to drive growth.
Adapt to planogram, omnichannel, and digital requirements.
Own forecasting and business performance for assigned accounts.
Develop and executes joint business plans and customer commitments.
Track POS and adjusts plans to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks.
Manage promotional execution and customer budgets.
Partner with marketing, product development, account support, logistics, finance, and planning teams.
Ensure alignment and execution across all functions to support the business.
Develop knowledge of the Growth Channel landscape across brick-and-mortar, omnichannel, and e-commerce.
Share insights on customer and industry trends.