2027 Key Account Management Sales Summer Intern

RippleMatch, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Key Account Management Summer Intern for a 10-12 week program based at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. You will join the Growth Channels account team and help lead strategic projects for the account.

We welcome rising seniors (graduating in 2028) majoring in Business, Marketing, Finance, Operations or Retail Development. Strong communication, analytical, and MS Office skills are essential, and the role offers collaboration with mentors and peers in a fast-paced toy

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university as a rising senior, graduating in 2028.
• Majors/minors in Business, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Retail Development or related field of study.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Sales/Account Management.
• Proven communication, verbal, written and analytical skills.
• Must have the ability to be sensitive to other cultures’ styles of working.
• Must have the ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Strong MS Office Suite Skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and executing planogram (if applicable)
• Analyzing internal and external sales data to make insightful and actionable recommendations
• Enhancing the .com and mobile businesses (if applicable)
• Creating reports and presentations to effectively communicate the account plan
• Evaluating and pitching for Promotional placement
• Participating in a sales intern group project
• Collaborate on projects within the Sales Division to drive toy sales strategies

Skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Rising senior; graduating 2028

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

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, entertain 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.

The Opportunity:

Mattel is currently seeking a Key Account Management Summer Intern. Our internship program is driven by a single focus: to find our future leaders. We encourage interns to push boundaries because we want to see how far you might take us some day. We provide you with phenomenal managers, mentors and buddies to help you accomplish more than you would have thought possible. And we team you up with other interns because every great thing that comes out of Mattel is done as a team.The Undergraduate Intern Program runs 10-12 weeks and based at headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

The intern will be assigned to the following account team – Growth Channels - and tasked with partnering on or leading key strategic projects for the account.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Coordinating and executing planogram (if applicable)
• Analyzing internal and external sales data to make insightful and actionable recommendations
• Enhancing the .com and mobile businesses (if applicable)
• Creating reports and presentations to effectively communicate the account plan
• Evaluating and pitching for Promotional placement
• Participating in a sales intern group project
• Collaborate on projects within the Sales Division to drive toy sales strategies

What We’re Looking For:

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited university as a rising senior, graduating in 2028
• Major and/or minor in Business, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Retail Development or a related field of study
• Interest in pursuing a career in Sales/Account Management
• Proven communication, verbal, written and analytical skills
• Must have the ability to be sensitive to other cultures’ styles of working
• Must have the ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Strong MS Office Suite Skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Detail-oriented, organized, methodical, process-oriented thinker
• Effective time manager - able to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Self-starter capable of working effectively independently or as part of a team
• Positive, high-energy “Can Do” attitude
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Intent listening skills with ability to apply learnings
• Ability to be flexible to changing business priorities

Please submit both a resume and a cover letter and apply through your career center. In your 1-page cover letter, please address the following:

• Why are you interested in an internship at Mattel?
• Why are you pursuing a career in sales?
• What do you want us to know about you that sets you apart?
• Tell us something about you not already on your resume

What It’s Like to Work Here:

• 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.

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 without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.