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New Year, new job?

Published on: 23rd December 2019

For those seeking a job in the toy industry, Toy World brings you the highlights of the roles currently featured on our recruitment page. For further details, plus details of how to advertise a position, see below.

The latest vacancy to be listed this month is for the position of marketing manager with Craft Buddy, one of the UK’s fastest-growing Arts & Craft companies whose brands include Crystal Art, Pretty Gets Gritty and Forever Flowers. Designed and produced by the company, products are exported to over 20 countries worldwide from the head office and warehouses based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.

A marketing manager is sought to join the company in a key strategic role; responsible for significantly growing brand awareness of the company’s arts & craft ranges both in the UK and abroad, to other businesses (B2B) and to consumers (B2C).

To read further details of the role, and how to apply, click here.

Carter’s is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company also owns Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Skip Hop UK is seeking a key account sales manager for its UK office.

The role will be responsible for driving sales and distribution for a selection of omni channel customers throughout the UK and support the development of independent customers and distribution partners.
Office-based in Luton, there will be the opportunity for regular travel for a dynamic and hands-on candidate with 2-5 years’ experience selling in the Toy, Nursery or Gift sectors – although other sectors will be considered

For more information, click here.

Geomagworld is recruiting additional sales agents for a number of different areas including Scotland, North West, North East and East Anglia.

Geomag continues to grow strongly within UK and values the independent sector highly. The company’s TV campaigns and media investment are driving some great opportunities, and as a result of this it wishes to recruit a number of different sales agents.

More information on this role can be found here.

Redlands Distribution wishes to appoint Sales Agents for the UK market. Redlands is the exclusive UK supplier for the recently launched FAO Schwarz toy ranges. In addition, the product offering also includes toys and science/STEM ranges from the Discovery and Discovery #Mindblown brands, as well as a diverse RC range under the Sharper Image brand.

The successful candidate will primarily be focusing on building trading relationships with Independent Toy Retail; Buying Group Members; Garden Centres and Gift Retail.

For more information, click here.

See the website for even more roles, including positions at Maxx Marketing, IMC Toys, Innovation First International and Marbel/Hape.

Looking for staff?

Toy World’s Recruitment section is the place to advertise your latest vacancies; recent recruiters have reported a high volume of credible applications. Ads tailored to your individual specifications can be placed online within 24 hours and enjoy daily exposure on our popular email newsflash, plus front-page visibility on our website for the duration of the ad placement. Print ads are also available.

To discuss your requirements, get in touch with Mark Austin mark@toyworldmag.co.uk.

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