
Account Manager
Introduction
iRobot Corporation, with a mission of “empowering people to do more” is at the forefront of the development of robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. iRobot has become one of the world’s preeminent specialist designers and builders of consumer robots. iRobot invests in the development and growth of its people, in a culture of empowerment, innovation and fun. Come work with some of the most talented and influential people in the robotics field utilizing cutting edge technologies, in an exciting, fast-growing industry.As an Account manager, your role will be to drive the profitable revenue growth of home robots in directing and guiding our exclusive sales channels. Also, account manager understands iRobot's policy and is responsible for negotiating as a person in charge of business partner headquarters. You bring a demonstrable experience driving revenue and profit growth while elevating brand stature through a high-quality execution planning. Successful candidates will be very knowledgeable about account tactics & channel execution strategies.
Essential Functions/ Job Duties:
- Manage and grow a portfolio of Home electronics mass merchandiser (Station-side electronics retail stores in particular) and business partners in reward market by well capturing their business needs and implementing profitable growth plan.
- Collaborate with the manager of account group to develop short and longterm strategic plans, including the preparation of annual business plans and budgets.
- Develop and implement monthly, quarterly and annual sales plans and budgets for assigned channels based on actual sales data. Planning should be at least six-month rolling forecast.
- Be a sparring partner for the sales representatives to achieve common regional targets and to support them in quarterly business discussions. [NA only]
- Allocate resources such as rebate fees and sales promotion costs to maximize ROI, and track their performance together with the sales representatives[NA only]; make adjustments as necessary to achieve the plan.
- Maximize performance driven by sell-through rebate.
- Support the company’s growth plans with emphasis on building the brand and reputation through excellent communication with key customers.
- Provide continuous feedback and input on competitive analysis, market trends, and business.
- Manage daily the sell-through [NA only], sell-in & inventory dynamics to targets levels defined by management
- Partner with peers in sales, finance, operations, marketing, and customers service especially when conducting sales promotion.
- Ensure transparent, structured and concise reporting to your management with PDCA format after executing sales promotion.
- Make a precise forecast in Anaplan by collaborating with a demand planner.
- Proactively explore and develop new business opportunities.
- 家電量販店やリワード市場のビジネスパートナーのポートフォリオを管理・成長させ、ビジネスニーズを把握し、収益性の高い成長計画を実行する。
- 主要顧客との優れたコミュニケーションを通じてブランドと評判を構築することに重点を置いた会社の成長計画をサポートします。
- アカウントグループのマネージャー達と協力して年間事業計画や予算の作成を含む短期・長期戦略計画を策定する。
- 担当アカウントのPSI(セルスルー、セルイン、在庫)マネジメントを行い、健全なビジネスを推進する。
- 実際の販売データに基づいて、担当チャネルの月次、四半期、年次の販売計画と予算を開発し、実装します。販売計画は最低でも「半年間先の予測」を行う。
- 営業担当者のパートナーとなって、共通の地域目標を達成し、四半期ごとの商談をサポートする。
- ROIを最大化するためにリベートや販促費などのリソースを的確に配分し、営業担当者と一緒に業績を把握し、計画達成のために必要に応じて調整を行う。
- セルスルーリベートを原動力としたパフォーマンスを最大化する。
- 競合分析、市場動向、ビジネスに関する継続的なフィードバックとインプットを提供する。特に消費者目線で何を求めているかを常に考えてプランニング、実行を行う。(Put consumer first)
- 経営陣によって定義された目標セルスルー、セルイン&インベントリのダイナミクスを毎日管理します。
- 営業、財務、オペレーション、マーケティング、カスタマーサービスの仲間と連携し、販売促進を行う。
- 販売促進を実施した後、PDCA形式で経営陣への透明性、構造化、簡潔な報告を確実に行う。
Qualifications:
- Experience in the Home Appliance industry and/or station side direct retail experience is preferred.
- Possess the following personal qualities: natural leadership, integrity, creativity, commitment, ethical values, and results oriented.
- Possess the mind to try to get things done without giving up.
- Excellent organizational, strategic, planning and implementation skills.
- Excellent strong negotiation skills, writing, speaking and presenting in Japanese.
- Excellent skills at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with key business partners and customers.
- Able to make a hypothesis, execute, and verify the results to continuously improve the issues.
- Understanding of sales reporting including forecasts and budgetary guidelines.
- High level of critical and logical thinking and analysis.
- Ability to work independently with strong initiative and positive mind.
- Fun mind at the workplace with a pride as a fellow iRoboteer
- High willingness to travel and flexible working hours.
- 家電業界での実務経験、または直接取引による小売担当経験があることが望ましい。
- 主要なビジネスパートナーや顧客と永続的な関係を構築し、維持することができる。(関係構築力)
- 課題を継続的に改善するための仮説を立て、実行し、結果を検証することができる。(仮説思考)
- 予測や予算のガイドラインを含む売上報告書の理解。(数字分析力)
- 高いレベルの批判的かつ論理的な思考と分析力。(論理的思考)
- 優れた組織構築力、戦略力、計画力、実行力、交渉能力、日本語でのライティング、スピーキング、プレゼンテーション能力。英語力があれば尚良い。
- マイクロソフトエクセルとパワーポイントの優れたPCスキル。
- リーダーシップ、誠実さ、創造性、コミットメント力、倫理観、などの資質。
- 結果に責任を持ち、諦めずに物事を成し遂げようとするマインド。
- 強い主体性とポジティブマインドを持ち、主体的に業務に取り組める方。
- アイロボットの仲間としてのプライドと職場でのファンマインドを持っている。
- 現状に満足することなく積極的にチャレンジし、実行可能な解決策を導きだすことができる。
- 常に目的、決意とスピード感を持って行動する。
- 周囲との協調・助け合いのマインドを持ってチームとしての可能性を最大限に発揮する。
- 深く意見を交わし、一度決定した事項にはコミットし、全力で取り組む。
- 出張が可能であり、勤務時間の融通が利くこと。
About Us
We are the leading global consumer robot company, designing and building robots that empower people to do more, both inside and outside of the home. Founded in 1990 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology roboticists who had the vision of making practical robots a reality. To date, we have sold over 20 million robots and globally employ more than 600 of the robot industry’s best and brightest. iRobot is committed to fostering invention, discovery and technological exploration in the pursuit of practical and valuable robot products for the home. iRobot stock trades on the NASDAQ stock market under the ticker symbol IRBT.
Our office is in the heart of Tokyo in Chiyoda-ku. iRobot is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. We also have offices in California, China & Hong Kong. Imagine the future you could help us build as a fellow iRoboteer! Check out #LifeAtiRobot and follow us on Instagram: @irobotcareers
iRobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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