Account Manager (Contract)

Hasbro SA, based in Delemont Switzerland, manufactures and sells Hasbro toy and games products around the world. Hasbro European Trading BV (\”HET\”) is Hasbro SA’s distributor in Europe, which sells to Hasbro SA’s customers in all major European countries. Hasbro International Trading BV (\”HIT\”) is Hasbro SA\’s distributor for Direct/FOB sales in Europe. Hasbro UK Ltd (\”the Company\”) provides sales, marketing and other services to HET and HIT in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Hasbro is seeking an Account Manager to join our team in our Stockley Park, West London office for a Contract role. Our in-office required days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and this is a full-time position. If you are currently a Sales Coordinator or Sales Exec in Toy/Gaming/Entertainment/Media and looking for that next step into Account Management, or are already an Account Manager with relevant experience available immediately, this could be the right role for you! This role offers a unique blend of strategic planning, customer interaction, and market analysis, making it perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a group of accounts to maximise HET/HIT sales and profit targets.
• Implement approved retail sales strategies to strengthen the Hasbro brand market position.
• Grow the Hasbro HET/HIT business and support long term company objectives in line with approved regional and local plans with key business partners.
• Secure yearly business and growth through discussions and recommendations of trade terms and contracts to HET/HIT for review and acceptance.
• Regularly meet with customers for business planning and review.
• Visit customers for in-store implementation of Hasbro products and promotions and activity of the merchandising team.
• Monitor market activity across retail stores and influence accounts to maximise sales orders across the full product portfolio to achieve sales and profitability targets.
• Work with the Channel Sales Manager to recommend and implement approved business plans for accounts and review in line with quarterly targets.
• Lead preview and Toy Fair presentations and operate the Hasbro stand at key trade shows.
• Fully implement approved key marketing plans in the account base – particularly merchandising and POS initiatives.
• Manage JMA budgets.
• Take sole support of all account matters and day‑to‑day account issues.

Qualifications

• Available immediately for work, or with very short notice.
• Proven experience in sales and account management, preferably in the toy or entertainment industry.
• Strong skills in building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Ability to monitor and analyze market activities and trends.
• Experience in developing and implementing business plans.
• Understanding of managing budgets and financial targets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve common goals.

Leadership Principles

• Knowing is Half the Battle
• Break the Mold
• Take Charge
• Be Legendary
• Friendship is Magic
• Matrix of Leadership

Equal Opportunities Statement

Hasbro is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The above is intended to describe the general content of the role, and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or role requirements. We value diversity at Hasbro, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Interviews at Hasbro take place in person and virtually as part of our recruitment process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and you have a medical condition or an individual need for adjustment to our process, and you believe it may affect your ability to be at your best, please let your recruitment partner know, so we can consider how best we can support you and make any adjustments that may reasonably be needed.