Assistant Sales Lead – Key Account, US
Maison Battat Inc.

At Battat, we’re in the business of making kids happy. Thanks to our team of dynamic, talented and motivated individuals, we design and manufacture high quality, educational, and innovative toys that kids and parents around the world have loved for over 45 years!

Joining Battat means working in a multidisciplinary team within a growing privately-owned international company. It also means joining a stimulating workplace, full of professional challenges and the possibility to develop and grow.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Sales Lead to join our Key Account team based out of Montreal, QC. This role is integral to the smooth functioning of our sales operations and maintaining strong relationships with our key account.

The ideal candidate will possess meticulous attention to detail, advanced Excel skills, and a strong sense of ownership in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of key account activities. As a key member of the team, the Assistant Sales Lead will play a vital role in driving operational excellence and contributing to the success of our key account partnerships.

Your role…

Item Setup and Assortment Grid Maintenance:
• Accurately input and maintain product information, pricing, and specifications in assortment grids
and applicable databases.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of data across all platforms and systems.
• Conduct regular audits to verify data integrity and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Quotes and Cost Updates:
• Assist in gathering information for creating and updating quotes and costs for products in
collaboration with internal teams and key account partners.
• Coordinate with costing team to obtain updated pricing information and ensure timely updates to
pricing databases.
• Monitor cost changes and flag their impact on profitability and pricing strategies.

Sample/Mockup Creation & Coordination:
• Coordinate the procurement, creation and delivery of samples and mockups for the key account
and for internal use.
• Ensure samples/mockups meet quality standards and specifications requested by partners.
• Track sample/mockup inventory and manage distribution to internal teams and partners as
needed while providing updates on progress to key stakeholders.

Internal Quotations (QPIs) and Requisitions (REQs):
• Support the generation and publication of internal quotations (QPIs) and assist with the
preparation of Requisitions (REQs) as needed.
• Collaborate with sales and planning teams to gather necessary information and ensure accuracy
and completeness of quotations and REQs.
• Track and follow up on the status of quotations and REQs to ensure timely completion and
submission.
• Understand the Key Account calendar and manage the timeline internally.

Assisting with Planogram (POG) Builds:
• Support the creation and implementation of planograms (POGs) for key account partners.
• Assist in gathering product information, specifications, and visual assets for planogram designs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams as necessary to ensure timely execution and accuracy of
planogram builds.

Administrative Support:
• Provide general administrative support to the Key Account team, including managing calendars,
scheduling meetings.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of sales reports, presentations, and other documents
as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of key account activities, correspondence, and contracts.

What we’re looking for…

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Previous experience in sales coordination, account management, or related roles, preferably in a
key account environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and analysis.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet
deadlines with a strong sense of ownership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of sales processes, retail operations, and merchandising concepts is a plus.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong Excel skills and a sense of ownership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our Key Account team and contribute to the success of our partnerships!

Curious? Visit www.battatco.com and explore our brands!

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experiences and why you would be a great fit for this role.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.