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Is your next role in our latest Recruitment Roundup?

Published on: 28th October 2021

Check out where the toy trade goes for the latest job opportunities, with many new roles added in the last few days alone.

Wilton Bradley is seeking a Quality Assurance/Compliance Technologist. The ideal candidate will be someone who is truly passionate about product quality assurance with demonstrable experience in toy safety (EN71). However, training can be given to someone with an open approach to learning and who has the drive and determination to work hard for the business to achieve key objectives.

The main purpose of the role is to ensure Wilton Bradley’s products are carefully designed and manufactured to the highest level of safety and quality.

To discover more about this role please click here.

With the UK office having grown considerably over the last three years, Clementoni is now looking to grow its team and is seeking a new National Account Manager. The company is present in the majority of retail chains in the UK & Ireland, and also fully supports the independent toy market.

The ideal candidate should have a background in toys and some sales experience. They will also be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment.

For more information click here.

With the continual growth of original IP, and licensed brands from key partners like Bandai, Capcom, SEGA and Microsoft, Steamforged Games is looking for a Brand Manager, who will create, plan and implement consumer strategies in line with the key business objectives

The successful candidate will be results orientated with strong analytical skills and the ability to report data to management. The full-time role will be home based with occasional travel to the office in Manchester. To find out more about this role, please click here.

Steamforged Games is also seeking a Marketing Operations Manager – someone who is a well-rounded marketeer who has a thorough understanding of all aspects of the marketing process including digital, traditional, social, both content and product lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include recruiting, managing and mentoring the marketing team, taking responsibility for the overall marketing roadmap and ensuring deliverables are on track. Again, this role is full-time and home-based with occasional travel into the Manchester Office. For more information on this role, please click here.

I’m A Girly is looking for a Sales Business Manager. The primary focus of the role is to prospect both internationally and domestically for new customers and increase the company’s customer base while selling and maintaining a strong relationship with established accounts.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years sales experience in the international toy industry. Although the company is based in Zurich, remote working would be possible. More details on the role are available here.

 

A Field Sales Manager is being sought by Epoch Making Toys to look after the Midlands territory for the company, stretching from Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Northamptonshire in the South, up to the southern border of Lancashire and across in the North including North Wales. In time, the Field Sales Manager will also be responsible for a number of key accounts for the business. There will also be management of four external sales representatives and agents, along with associated administration of that role.

Previous experience at Field Sales Manager level with experience in the toy industry is preferred but the company also welcomes applications from those looking for a step up to the next level of field sales/account management. For further information please click here.

Our recruitment section also features an assortment of other roles:

  • Keel Toys is looking for a Sales and Marketing Manager to lead the external sales and customer service teams from its head office in Kent. The primary role will be to further increase the UK business through an existing account base as well as developing new business opportunities.
  • An Area Sales Manager is being sought by Character Options (part of Character Group plc) to develop existing accounts as well as look for new sales opportunities. The successful candidate will be based in the South of England with regular attendance at the Oldham office.
  • Smart Toys & Games is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage a portfolio of existing accounts and deliver agreed new business activities to an annual business plan.
  • Galt is looking for a Quality Assurance Technologist who will assist in the running of the QA department, working between the warehouse in Warrington and the company’s head office. They will ensure the  upkeep of the container delivery schedule and oversee inbound deliveries and stock receipts.

Do you have a vacancy you’d like to fill? Toy World is where the trade goes for the latest job opportunities. For more information or to place an advert, contact Mark Austin, sales director – mark@toyworldmag.co.uk

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