National Account Manager - France

ZURU; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ZURU is seeking a driven National Account Manager for France to set and lead the account strategy for major national customers in the Toys sector. You will own senior-level relationships, drive profitable growth, and manage performance, profitability, and partnership quality across Europe as the business moves to direct-import models.

The role requires 7–10+ years in national or strategic account management, strong data skills (Excel, Power BI), and fluency in English and French.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years' experience in national or strategic account management.
• Proven delivery of large-scale retail growth.
• Strong commercial judgement and P&L understanding.
• Experience of direct-import/FOB or comparable supply models.
• Strong data and analytics capability (Excel; Power BI or similar an advantage).
• Demonstrated people leadership and influence.
• Fluent English and French.

Responsabilités

• Own top-tier national and platform accounts end-to-end.
• Lead top-to-top meetings and long-term joint business planning.
• Set clear customer strategies aligned to EU and global priorities.
• Full accountability for revenue, margin, and profitability.
• Lead pricing strategy, promotional architecture, and investment decisions.
• Drive disciplined forecasting and demand planning.
• Lead and develop KAMs and JKAMs where applicable.
• Act as a senior commercial voice within the local business.
• Represent the market in EU and global forums.
• Ensure flawless execution across large, complex retail organisations.
• Translate strategy into execution with pace and clarity.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams.

Connaissances

Strategic account management

National accounts

P&L understanding

Pricing strategy

Forecasting & demand planning

Data analytics

Power BI

Leadership

English & French fluent

Outils

Power BI

Excel

Description du poste

About ZURU

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt industries, challenge the status quo, and catalyze change through radical innovation and advances in automation. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; and ZURU Edge is pioneering new-generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.

Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5,000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.

One of the largest toy companies in the world, our globally recognized and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns, and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Millie Moon, RASCALS, BONKERS Pet Treats, DAISE Beauty, and GUMI YUM Surprise and more!

We are looking for a driven and passionateNational Account Manager - France for ZURU Toys. Your role would be to set and lead the account strategy for major national customers. You own the relationship at senior level and are accountable for performance, profitability, and partnership quality.

Your Role:

Your role is to set and lead the account strategy for major national customers. You own the relationship at senior level and are accountable for performance, profitability, and partnership quality.

Across Europe we are transitioning the business to a direct-import (FOB) model alongside domestic supply. Owning that transition across your accounts - converting customers and managing the domestic run‑down without disruption - is a core part of the mandate.

You would operate as a strategic commercial leader, not just an executor.

• You will make an impact by:

  • Driving sustainable, profitable growth at scale

  • Securing long‑term strategic partnerships with senior retailers

  • Translating global strategy into local market wins

  • Raising standards across accounts and teams

  Strong performance in this role is defined by scale, strategic influence, and leadership impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Account Leadership

• Own top‑tier national and platform accounts end‑to‑end

• Lead top‑to‑top meetings and long‑term joint business planning

• Set clear customer strategies aligned to EU and global priorities

Commercial Ownership

• Full accountability for revenue, margin, and profitability

• Lead pricing strategy, promotional architecture, and investment decisions

• Drive disciplined forecasting and demand planning

Leadership & Influence

• Lead and develop KAMs and JKAMs where applicable

• Act as a senior commercial voice within the local business

• Represent the market in EU and global forums

Execution at Scale

• Ensure flawless execution across large, complex retail organisations

• Translate strategy into execution with pace and clarity

• Drive accountability across cross‑functional teams

Skills & Experience:

• 7–10+ years' experience in national or strategic account management

• Proven delivery of large‑scale retail growth

• Strong commercial judgement and P&L understanding

• Experience of direct-import/FOB or comparable supply models

• Strong data and analytics capability (Excel; Power BI or similar an advantage)

• Demonstrated people leadership and influence

• Fluent English and French

LIFE@ZURU

At ZURU, we have cultivated a high‑performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

We recognise that ZURU’s success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools.

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