100 Thieves ("Hundred Thieves") is the premier lifestyle brand and gaming organization. Based in Los Angeles, the company was founded in 2017 by former Call of Duty World Champion and YouTube sensation Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag. 100 Thieves has leading esports teams competing in League of Legends, Call of Duty, and VALORANT. The brand is recognized globally for its streetwear-inspired apparel, known for rapidly selling out new drops. In 2020 the company opened its brand-new headquarters, the 100 Thieves Compound, which is a 15,000 sq ft esports facility, and acquired a CDL franchise, LA Thieves. 100 Thieves produces top gaming podcasts and massively popular YouTube content, created by its world-class gaming talent including CouRageJD, Valkyrae, BrookeAB, Fuslie, and more.
About Higround
Higround, co-founded by Rustin Sotoodeh and Kha Lu, is a premium gaming hardware brand. We see gaming peripherals as a form of expression. Since our debut in 2020, we've partnered with top brands like Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z, and Brain Dead. Our exclusive drops sell out in minutes, and our global inline business is growing rapidly. Join us in our mission to elevate gaming culture and be part of an innovative and dynamic team
About The Role
You will be joining the Higround gaming peripherals division and spearheading our retail initiatives nationwide. The ideal candidate will possess the required skills for the role and also live within the Central Time Zone to work the hours to support our partners - candidates that live in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a huge plus!
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 3-5 years of business development/account management experience managing national consumer electronics retailers with two (2) complete holiday sales cycles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive team player with a bias for action.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites
Proficient with EDI and vendor portals
Familiarity with Google Workspace
Responsibilities:
Identify and pursue retail opportunities within Best Buy, MicroCenter, and other retailers as applicable.
Cultivate and strengthen relationships with retail partners. Develop and execute targeted sales strategies to maximize product placement and revenue within retail channels.
Provide forecast and execute shipment plans to comply with partner SLA
Proactively generate leads and pursue opportunities for product placement in additional retail channels.
Develop strategic business plans for all accounts - including but not limited to marketing/promo campaigns and channel-exclusive programs
Plan and execute promotions/campaigns with the marketing department
Collaborate with cross-functional teams as appropriate
Attend and lead vendor events as necessary
Up to 25% travel
Our targeted compensation rate for this contracted position is between $50-$60/hour, depending on experience, expertise, internal equity within the organization, and alignment with market data.
Why You'll Love 100 Thieves
You will play a key role in defining the future of 100 Thieves and will be depended upon to ensure the success of the company
You will have an opportunity to work every day with a team of smart, hungry, and humble gamers & entrepreneurs
You will be a key leader in helping us reach our goal of being recognized as the lifestyle brand that took competitive gaming mainstream
100 Thieves is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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