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Casdon are a third generation, family-focused business that believes in the power of play. We ignite the imaginations of children all over the world while connecting parents, grandparents and carers to their inner child. Each toy captures a sense of fun and excitement, always exploring new ideas and new ways to live playfully!Our replica toys including leading licenses and iconic households names such as Dyson, Joseph Joseph, Kenwood, Delonghi, Morphy Richards and many more fantastic own brand products.

United Kingdom

Magic Box are the pioneers in the creation of collectible toys since 1994 and have sold over 2 billion toys in over 30 countries!As the UK & Ireland Sales Manager I am responsible for managing the toy channel distribution and expansion. Including:- Management of national accounts to achieve growth across new and existing brands- Management of UK & Ireland Sales Agents team- Business development including researching and prospecting new channels and markets of distribution- Heavy involvement in logistics and operations including management and coordination or warehousing, stock and shipping.

Basildon

Posh Paws is the leading manufacturer and distributor of licensed plush in EMEA.As the Marketing Manager I was responsible for the covering the role of the Brand and Marketing Director during a period of maternity leave. Covering key areas including:Licensing - Management of existing licenses including day to day communication, product development, forecasting and contract discussions.- Negotiating and securing new licenses to ensure future growth of the business.Marketing- Management and coordination of the marketing budget and personnel including PR, TV, social media, trade marketing and exhibitions.Product Development- Actively coordinating the product development of new product ranges from briefing in designs to liaising with factories on product approvals and costings

Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire

Schleich is a German manufacturer of high quality, hand painted figurines and accessories.Schleich toys are loved by children, parents, collectors and retailers alike, because they stimulate creative and imaginative play. All our toys are natural and accurate copies of the animals, people, historical periods and fantasy worlds they represent.At Schleich UK I am responsible for all of the UK marketing, coordinating all activities within the overall global approach of Schleich. This includes trade marketing, supporting independent retailers through promotions, consumer activities and sales aids; and large key accounts such as Toys R Us, Amazon and ELC through catalogue co-operations, advertising and PR programmes. B2C initiatives includes encouraging new customers, collectability and building brand awareness through consumer PR, advertising and sampling.

OnTrack International are a leading learning, development and performance consultancy, specialising in bespoke, custom designed training programmes. Clients include Barclays, RBS, Vodafone and BP.As the Marketing Executive at OnTrack I am responsible for all of OnTrack’s market activities. Included in my role is the management and continual update of the company website; along with the design and production of marketing materials such as business cards, course outlines, advertisements, newsletters and press releases. I am also responsible for the organisation of events, including our showcase seminars.

As a Project Manager for P&W I was responsible for managing specific areas of the Tesco account based onsite at Tesco’s Head Office in Cheshunt. Throughout this role I was responsible for co-ordinating a number of high profile projects, which involved presenting concepts, arranging photography and ensuring that each deadline was met.

Throughout my time at ARDEX I implemented many marketing mix activities, including product launches, promotion, PR, literature and packaging production, database management, as well as co-ordinating and managing product demonstrations, trade events and exhibitions.

Diploma, Marketing

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