Funko Overview
Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.
But what does Funko do?
Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of lenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.
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The Director, Sales for Target is responsible for overseeing operational distribution of Funko products to Target, coordinating marketing efforts, producing launches and sales promotions required to achieve sales and profit objectives. This role may also include directing, managing and coaching a team of sales professionals. The Director, Sales will partner with the Sr. Director of Sales in the development and deployment of strategies for your markets.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a portfolio of accounts with an annual revenue of $500K or greater
- Define distribution and retail strategy to support commercial development with retail partners
- Develop aligned business plans with the accounts, review performance, assess gaps, and recommend actions that optimize business performance
- Analyze market trends and client needs for the development and performance of sales activities in assigned market
- Co-develop differentiated products and promotions tailored to the account to achieve aligned financial goals
- Establish sales targets, designing and implementing sales strategies to meet the targets and mapping the accounts to identify new opportunities
- Partner in the organization and execution of Funko’s portfolio of client-level campaigns from conception, evaluation, target definition and creative content specification to coordination of all aspects of execution
- Briefing and coordination of creative content creation for campaigns and promotional activities with key accounts
- Actively participate in the sales cycle to bring leadership and strategic support to large deals
- Forecasting activity to ensure appropriate inventory levels and recurring monthly revenue achievement
- Support national events and trade shows
What You’ll Bring
- Strong leadership behaviors with a proven track record of being able to inspire others and manage a diverse, often remote team, in order to deliver quarterly revenue results
- Knowledge of collectible/toy/cpg industry and customer trends
- Out of the box thinker; creative and strategic mindset
- Proven account management or other relevant experience
- Proven experience in leading and facilitating strategic conversations at C-level
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while maintaining attention to details
- Highly numerate, with the ability to analyze complex and sometimes incomplete data and make sound commercial decisions based on that analysis
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Highly organized and efficient time management skills
- Ability to travel as needed
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Marketing or related business field preferred
- Ten years’ experience in a sales or account management role
- Experience with ERP or CRM systems preferred (MS Dynamics NAV)
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Salary Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $131,250 - $175,000 annually.Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
This position is based in Minneapolis, MN.