Intern Key Account Management - Value Channel

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
We believe the best ideas emerge when everyone can be their authentic self. We value different perspectives, bold thinking, and genuine diversity. We want you to feel seen and heard and to bring your own unique creative energy to the table.

FUN FACT
Chances are, you grew up with Mattel too – whether it was Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, or an epic game of UNO. Since its founding in a garage workshop in Southern California, USA, in 1945, Mattel has grown to become one of the world’s leading toy companies.

AND NOW IT'S YOUR TURN TO JOIN THE GAME
For our Mattel office in Frankfurt am Main, we are looking for a Key Account Management Intern to join our Value Channel Team as soon as possible for a period of at least 6 months.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• You support our Value Channel Team in Key Account Management and independently take on tasks and sub-projects for our retail customers
• You prepare proposals for promotions as well as in-store and online activities and support their planning and implementation
• You handle customer inquiries, prepare customer meetings and presentations, and participate in selected meetings
• You analyze the performance of our products and promotions using sales and market data as well as store checks
• You support the presentation of our new products and innovations to our retail partners
• You work closely with Brand Management, Trade Marketing and Supply Chain and provide support with forecasts, product availability and delivery performance, among other topics
• You support the team at trade fairs and industry events, such as the Spielwarenmesse toy fair in Nuremberg

What We’re Looking For: 

• You are a student of Business Administration/Economics, Business Information Systems or a comparable degree program
• Ideally, you have already gained some initial experience in customer service, sales or Key Account Management
• You have very good English and German language skills and are confident using MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• You are a communicative and open-minded person who is quick to understand new topics
• You have strong analytical skills
• You work independently and reliably
• You are curious and excited to discover the great variety of our brand portfolio

What We Offer: 

• Monthly internship allowance of EUR 2,297.67 gross
• 30 vacation days per year (prorated to internship duration)
• Hybrid working set-up
• Commuting benefits (only applicable if there is no semester ticket)
• Meal vouchers
• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership
• Employee assistance program: Access to Modern Health and Headspace
• Toy discount

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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