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Account Executive I Sport Industry I 12m FTC

Seeking an Account Executive to join a globally recognised market leader whose products have shaped sport, culture and innovation for decades

Join one of the world's most iconic consumer brands.

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised market leader whose products have shaped sport, culture and innovation for decades. Renowned for its high-performance products, world-class marketing and commitment to excellence, this organisation continues to set the benchmark within the sporting goods industry.

With a culture built around innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll be surrounded by talented professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for both customers and consumers.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Sales Director, you'll become an integral member of a high-performing Marketplace Sales team, responsible for managing a portfolio of key sporting retail partners across Australia.

Working closely with Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Finance and Operations, you'll help execute commercial strategies, deliver best-in-class Go-to-Market (GTM) plans and drive profitable growth across your customer portfolio.

This is a commercially focused relationship management role where you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to maximise sales performance and strengthen long-term customer partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of leading sport specialty retail partners, driving engagement, growth and commercial performance.
  • Lead Go-to-Market (GTM) execution, ensuring successful seasonal launches and product initiatives.
  • Develop seasonal assortments, sales forecasts and commercial plans that optimise sales opportunities.
  • Monitor in-season trading performance, identifying opportunities to improve sell-in and sell-through.
  • Deliver compelling product presentations and commercial recommendations to retail partners.
  • Coordinate seasonal orders, order tracking, launch execution and inventory management.
  • Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders across customer organisations.
  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and exceptional customer experience.
  • Identify emerging consumer, product and market trends that create new growth opportunities.

About You

You'll be a commercially minded sales professional who enjoys building strong customer relationships and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You'll ideally bring:

  • 4+ years' experience in account management, field sales, retail buying, merchandising or commercial planning.
  • A tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing or a related discipline (preferred).
  • Experience working within retail, sporting goods, FMCG or other consumer product environments.
  • A genuine passion for sport, retail and consumer trends.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse sales data and translate insights into action.
  • Excellent presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence a broad range of stakeholders.
  • High attention to detail with strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Join one of the most recognised and admired brands in the world.
  • Work alongside industry-leading professionals in a collaborative and high-performing culture.
  • Be part of an organisation known for innovation, creativity and market leadership.
  • Influence some of Australia's leading sporting retail partnerships.
  • Enjoy genuine career development opportunities within a global business.

To apply, please submit your application via SEEK. For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Michelle Hodgson on 0434 538 014 or michelle.hodgson@marsrecruitment.com.au

Salary
Negotiable
LOCATION
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia
Job Type
Contract/Temporary
Job Ref
BBBH34075_1785126856
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