Key Account Manager
£ Neg + Car & Bonus
In recent years, Hornby has dramatically improved its results by concentrating development on its major brands, Hornby and Scalextric. In addition, we have further increased our turnover by acquiring additional brands including Airfix & Humbrol.
We seek to employ an experienced Key Account Manager, reporting to the National Sales Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a number of significant accounts and duties will include:
• Individual customer forecasting
• Budget control
• Day to day account contact
• Formulating and implementing customer promotions
• Lap top presentations
• Intimate working knowledge of Power Point & Excel Spreadsheets
The attractive salary and incentive package, along with Company car is designed to attract the highest calibre candidate.
If you are keen to apply for this position, please send your detailed CV, covering letter and current salary details to:
Julie Jefferys, Hornby, Westwood, Margate, Kent CT9 4JX julie.jefferys@hornby.com
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National Account Manager
Flair has enjoyed sustained growth during its eight year history. This growth is attributed not only to great product and creative marketing and new product development but, as importantly, the essential part that all of their staff play, which has helped them to build their success. Flair are passionate about their business which manufactures, markets and distributes some of today’s most popular toy and nursery brands such as Sylvanian Families, Plasticine, Etch a Sketch, Melissa & Doug, Sassy, Shaker Maker, Stickle Bricks, along with today’s best known licences including Disney Princess, Thomas, Bob, Dora & Diego, In the Night Garden, Peppa Pig, Dr Who and Clone Wars.
Flair is now looking to strengthen its Sales Team with an experienced National Account Manager to further develop the business with some of the UK’s leading supermarkets.
An energetic, likeable and enthusiastic team player - You will have a minimum of three years working in Sales operating at National Account level, ideally within the grocery sector.
You will be able to demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills; be able to think and act commercially; be capable of making pivotal decisions; and understand how to build and sustain relationships. You will need to be able to demonstrate a high level of success in your career to date. A good standard of PC / Microsoft Office Packages is a prerequisite. It would also be an advantage to have a working knowledge of FOB.
CV and Application in writing with details of your current package to our retained consultants at Cavendish Maine or email: flair@cavendishmaine.com
CAVENDISH MAINE
The Stable Courtyard
Leigh Court
Abbots Leigh
Bristol
BS8 3RA
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Are you:
More organised than a Jigsort?
Able to cope when the bomb is ticking?
The master of Diplomacy?
Good at Solitaire, but equally at home at a Beetle Drive?
The missing piece of our puzzle?
H.P. Gibson & Sons Ltd. is a family company established in 1919. Using only the highest quality materials we produce some of the UK’s best loved jigsaw puzzles and games. We also distribute Piatnik Playing cards. Our team is in need of a :
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
to oversee all areas of purchasing, stock management and distribution.
Does being part of a traditional company with strong values inspire you?
If you would like to work for a small and friendly team then we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and a covering letter telling us why you could be the person we are looking for, to: recruitment@gibsonsgames.co.uk
Job description available on request.
Salary dependant on experience. Based
in Sutton, Surrey.
Closing date: Wednesday 19 March 2008
www.gibsonsgames.co.uk
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BUYER - PRINT & TOYS
Topps Europe Limited is an international publisher of collectables - trading cards, stickers and 3D items with a first class roster of licences including the Premier League, WWE, Indiana Jones, Ben 10, High School Musical and many more!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy and growing international team. You would be responsible for:-
-The sourcing of new products,components and techniques from suppliers in Europe and Asia.
-Sourcing from existing suppliers and researching new contacts.
-Supporting the International Production Manager with supplier visits and press approvals.
-Supplier qualification in Europe and Asia.
-QC, product testing and safety,audits and compliance.
You will be based in the UK working in a creative environment with product innovation and cost effective purchasing as key objectives. You will need to be well organised, a confident communicator and have excellent negotiating skills to be able
to deal with both existing and potential suppliers. The role demands a dynamic,self starter with the ability to contribute from day one.
Experience in print, packaging and sourcing is essential. CIPS qualifications and experience in the toy industry would also be a plus. Salary dependent on experience.
Closing date 28th March 2008. Please apply in writing to:-
Personnel Department, Topps Europe Limited, 18 Vincent Avenue, Crownhill,
Milton Keynes, MK8 0AW.
For further information on the Topps Company visit:
www.topps.com www.wweeuroshop.com www.wizkidsgames.com
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Sales Manager - EMEA
Rubie's is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of dress up costumes and accessories for all ages. Established in the USA over 55 years ago, Rubie's companies now operate across the world and are proud to work with major licensing partners such as Lucasfilm, Warner Bros, Disney and Dreamworks.
An experienced Sales Manager is required to be responsible for the company's sales in EMEA territories where Rubie's currently has no established infrastructure, specifically Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East and South Africa. The position is based in the UK, reporting to the UK Managing Director, and the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful sales in the relevant territories, preferable with recognised toy or gift industry brands. A competitive package is available for the right person.
CVs should be sent in the first instance to Sally Houseman, Rubie's Masquerade Co UK Ltd, Rubie's House, 3-4 Moses Winter Way, Wallingford_Oxon, OX10 9FE Or e-mail: sally@rubiesuk.com
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