Requisition Number: 167417

Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets.

Business partner manager – JOB DESCRIPTION – LATAM

WHY AM I HERE?

I am accountable for the commercial success of the relationships with the accounts I manage at a national level, by negotiating with them and executing strategies that are aligned with our local go-to-market targets and plans.

WHAT DO I DO?

Account management

• Provides input into sales strategy / sales forecast within business unit.
• Responsible for high profile accounts that are strategically important, represent significant revenue to EA, or have diverse and complex needs.
• Has full P&L responsibility for volume, net revenue, gross profit and other retail investments as well as market share and growth.
• Has moderate discretion to negotiate annual contract terms in line with EA guidance to reach annual targets and ensure full compliance of business relationships.
• Forecasts product launch and ongoing inventory needs, works with customers to influence and shape product forecast expectations.
• Fully responsible for annual Customer Business plans, may support other account managers in developing their plans.
• Responsible for PPF
• Budget management, work in coordination with “commercial programs manager” on customer prioritization and ROI optimization for PPF and local TM budgets.
• Responsible for developing and nurturing senior relationships with major / strategic customers.
• Effectively combine professional customer relationship management and business objectives in daily work in creative and effective ways.
• Use in-depth understanding of commercial/ industry best practices to inform the design and improvement of sales tools, processes and procedures.
• Be part of the Global virtual account team with opportunity to lead project across the region – Ensuring that we leverage channels at best of EA’s interests and share best practices.

Retail-marketing execution

• Maximizes product lifecycle revenue at assigned customers from reveal to launch, and beyond.
• Leverages product evangelism and customer expertise to foster customers alignment to plans.
• Works independently to manage retail marketing budgets for their customers.
• Emphasizes product launch and investments in line with marketing strategies.
• Coordinates the creation of customer specific merchandising and marketing programs to maximize in store and online returns on investments.

Collaboration with other internal & external partners

• Is a good team player and liaises successfully with colleagues in a matrix environment.
• Regularly interacts with leadership and works with a wide range of internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Stays connected to the digital strategies to be rolled out, including Digital@Retail programs to execute with customers together with the Digital Champion.
• Works closely with AR team to track and follow credit limits to cover low and peak seasons.
• Helps in solving A/R related account issues.
• Engage with Operations to support shipments anticipation and effectiveness.
• Ensures commercial contract renewals with legal and financial services.
• Develops strategic partnerships and sets and monitors internal and external service standards.
• Trains / mentors junior staff – viewed as a role model within EU sales organization.
• Guides others in resolving complex issues in specialized area based on existing solutions and procedures - seen as best practice / quality resource.
• Key participant in strategic initiatives within market / across EU business.
• May use standard methodology to design and build out commercial approaches for new markets/ projects.

WHAT DO I ALSO NEED?

• Fluent in English.
• Intensive usage of collaborative systems and tools.
• Positive, enthusiastic and motivated; able to work pro-actively and respectfully.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels internally and with the customers.
• Comfortable with details as well as problem solving approaches.
• Excellent organization skills to help adapt quickly.
• Ability to resolve a variety of complex issues in creative ways; to be able to anticipate and prevent problems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues within processes.
• Demonstration of strong commercial awareness and judgement.
• High analytical skills and proven fact-based decision making process.
• Industry leading negotiation skills.
• Passion for entertainment, technologies and video games environment.

WHAT DO I DO NOT DO?

• Manage digital sales or central investments.

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