Oops Global SA, The Wonderful Ideas Project, Moose Toys and Gibsons are the latest companies advertising to fill vacancies through Toy World’s popular recruitment section.
Gibsons is seeking a hands-on National Account Manager to deal with national accounts for B2B customers including John Lewis, Waterstones, WHSmith, Amazon Vendor and Waitrose to win new listings and meet UK sales targets, KPIs and P&L responsibilities.The role will include identifying and exploiting commercial opportunities; working closely with Business Development Manager to open new FMCG and key accounts, and analysing data and market trends to build a strategic sales plan for the UK and accountable for setting sales budgets.
The new employee will work hybrid, two days in the Sutton, Surrey office. The candidate will have a proven track record of National Account Management experience preferably within the Toy or Gift industry as well as experience presenting and selling to key buyers.
To find out more and apply, https://toyworldmag.co.uk/jobs/national-account-manager-1/
Moose Toys is looking for a Brand Manager to manage the development and implementation of the brand and trade strategies for all allocated Moose brands and licensed products. They will manage the development and implementation of our UK brand and trade strategies for all allocated Moose brands and licensed products. This will include promotional and marketing programmes, overall product and brand life cycle management and management of key agency relationships.
The company is based in Cornwall and there is a hybrid work-from-home policy. Candidates must have a degree or comparable level qualification in marketing, business or similar and experience in building brand plans. There are perks & benefits to the role including a Gym & Cycle Scheme, free eye test vouchers and bring your pet to work days.
To find out more and apply, https://toyworldmag.co.uk/jobs/brand-manager-3/
Wonderful is also looking for a Brand Manager for its client which is the home of Classic Characters and is one of the country’s leading character toy companies. It is the trusted name behind an abundance of high-profile and prestigious brand collections including Peter Rabbit, Paddington Bear and Disney Classics such as Winnie-the-Pooh.
The chosen candidate will be fully responsible for the development of the company’s valuable brands and work very closely with the Sales and Marketing director and the Sales team. You will work 3-4 days a week in the London office, 2 days per month in the south coast office and ability to be mobile if required to visit licensors, customers and events.
To find out more and apply, click here.https://toyworldmag.co.uk/jobs/brand-manager-1/
Oops is looking for an International Sales Representative to seek new business opportunities by contacting and developing relationships with potential customers. Oops Global SA supplies Butterfly branded scholastic, baby and lifestyle products to customers around the world.
Applicants should have previous proven client acquisition experience developing leads and meeting sales goals. You will use your communication skills to cultivate strong relationships with customers, from first contact until you close the deal. Candidates must have 2+ years of experience and be able to travel as the job is hybrid and Switzerland is where the company’s international headquarters is based.
To find out more and apply, https://toyworldmag.co.uk/jobs/international-sales-representative/
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Gameplan is looking for an International Sales Manager, on behalf of a client – one of the UK’s largest independently owned designers and manufacturers of children’s toys, with extensive experience supplying the world’s major retailers. The International Sales Manager will be responsible for direct sales to retailers and sales to distributors in the territories Benelux, GAS, Poland, Ukraine and the Czech Republic.
Eolo Toys is seeking a Key Account Manager. The company’s product line includes a wide range of toys, from outdoor toys, feature plush, electronic toys and well known licensed products from Disney and Marvel. The Key Account Manager (KAM) for an international toy company in the UK and other potential markets is a critical role that involves managing relationships with key accounts, driving sales growth and achieving business objectives.
On behalf of a client, Kids Brand Insight is on the hunt for a VP Sales – UK & Ireland. The company is a global brand that develops innovative educational games, art & craft activities, learning resources and STEM toys that build core skills in children through the joy of play. It has been growing exponentially since launch in 2017. A sales professional with over seven years of experience is being sought to build the offline channel across the UK and Ireland.
As part of its UK & Ireland subsidiary, Plus-Plus is looking for experienced Sales Agents, who will work closely with the UK Sales Manager. The agents will be responsible for representing the Plus-Plus brand across the independent toy and gifts trade within the Midlands, North Wales and Northern territories of the UK, and the territory of Scotland is also available. 5-10 years’ experience of working within the independent and gift channels within the specified territory is expected, and experience of dealing with the industry’s key toy and gift buying groups.
AZ Toys & AZ Books International has been providing educational books, e-applications and toys for 0-8 years old in more than 50 countries all over the world for more than 25 years. The company is on the hunt for a Consulting Editor who will bring their talent and experience from the UK educational toys and books industry to the multinational team to help to develop lines for the UK and other English-speaking countries. The ideal candidate will have English as a first language, and this freelance role and may involve remote working.
SES Creative, a Dutch company that designs and manufactures arts & crafts, outdoor, nursery and STEM products, is seeking to appoint a UK Sales Agent. The successful candidate will support and develop independent retailers across the UK. Driven and passionate sales agents who share the company’s values and are committed to making a difference are invited to apply, and will receive competitive commissions and ongoing support to succeed.
Do you have a vacancy you’d like to fill? Toy World is where the trade goes for the latest recruitment opportunities. For more information or to place an advert and feature in a future Recruitment Round Up, contact Mark Austin, sales director mark@toyworldmag.co.uk