Fast-growing KontrolFreek makes high-quality video game accessories that give players at all levels the competitive edge. Incorporating the latest in ergonomics, engineering, and materials science, the company's Xbox and PlayStation accessories are acclaimed by both critics and consumers alike. KontrolFreek is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.Job DescriptionAs the Trade Marketing Specialist (TMS), you will report to the Vice President of Sales & Business Development. The Trade Marketing Specialist is the driving force in the success of our retail accounts both domestic and abroad. On a strategic level, the TMS is responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies with our retail partners, which includes management and measurement of a trade marketing budget.The TMS will be responsible for managing timelines for development and deadlines for delivery of assets, and working with KontrolFreek's in-house creative team to ensure assets for retailers are delivered on time and to their specifications. The ideal candidate will be a clear, confident communicator with account management experience across retail channels, and/or deep experience with a select retail partner.This position works with marketing and operations to deliver on corporate sales goals.Essential Functions:Service accounts for profit growth consistent with company objectivesDevelop and execute retail specific go-to-market strategies in coordination with marketingCommunicate product value and benefits to external partnersWork with teams to develop account specific playbook for key releasesProvide retail customer feedback to internal teamsManage account specific trade budgetsMonitoring and analyzing sales performance by retailerRecommending strategies for improving performance; including product refreshes or introductionsChanges to distribution or store presenceRetailer-specific consumer marketing programs, retailer education programs, and pricing shiftsReporting on competitor's movements and/or opportunities for KontrolFreek to expandDeveloping pitch decks for new accounts and updates for existing accounts.Maintain expert knowledge of the industry, external partners, buyers and competitorsWork with Marketing to develop selling toolsUse sales/forecast trends to make build and inventory management recommendationsIdentify opportunities and risk to ensure accuracy in forecast reportingPricing strategy, channel inventory exposure, price protection monitoring and analysisProvide weekly variance analysis by customer and SKU on key directional differences from version of the forecast to the nextAct as a liaison with third-party merchandising service providersQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or related field3-5 years' experience in similar roleStrong communication, presentation and leadership skillsDemonstrated success in managing marketing campaignsExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work efficiently and effectively within a collaborative, cross-functional environmentProven ability to work well under pressure in a fluid, fast-paced team environment while meeting critical deadlinesExperience managing channel marketing, MDF or co-op advertising budgets a plusDemonstrated strong project management and organizational skillsKnowledge of gaming industry or video games preferredExperience in international retail sale preferredAbility to analyze varieties of data and identify market trendsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, plus the ability to quickly learn and work with the new systems and software#J-18808-Ljbffr
