Junior Key Account Manager in Marlow

About Spin Master

Spin Master is a leading global children’s entertainment company creating toy, entertainment and digital gaming products. It distributes worldwide through 100+ countries and owns brands such as PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Kinetic Sand, Air Hogs, Hatchimals, Rubiks Cube and GUND. Spin Master is the global licensee for other popular properties.

Job Summary

This role works within a portfolio of brands to maximize opportunities, manage risk, deliver profitability goals, build long‑term business relationships and exceed customer expectations. The position reports to the National Account Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to development of bi‑annual business plans with the National Account Manager to meet company goals and customer needs.
• Assist in building innovative sales and marketing‑led account plans to maximize Spin Master’s performance within each account.
• Deliver product presentations, business proposals and marketing plans to customers on time.
• Understand customer timelines and provide required information and materials to facilitate decisions and manage business effectively.
• Develop and update monthly forecasts for the portfolio based on POS, stock, allocations and promotional data.
• Work with the planning team to ensure stock and allocations support forecasted demand.
• Review current performance, propose adjustments to plans with supporting evidence to achieve business goals.
• Manage customer‑specific budgets and update Salesforce.
• Analyze sell‑through data and market intelligence to identify business opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Maintain clear, efficient communication and provide rapid solutions to challenges.
• Build cross‑functional relationships with buyers and internal teams to align on sales growth objectives and account selection.
• Coordinate trade marketing and marketing activities to achieve planned volume, distribution and profit targets.
• Support strategic business planning for volume, revenue, margin, promotional work and data‑driven customer solutions.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver customer plans and maintain strong commercial relationships.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of experience in a similar role in the CPG or toy industry.
• Retail experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated success managing a business portfolio.
• Customer‑driven mindset and proactive "go‑getter" attitude.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, both internal and external.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP and Salesforce considered an asset.
• Excellent organization, planning and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• Goal‑oriented, self‑motivated, persistent and determined.
• Competency in creating business presentations and Excel files, reading POS reports.
• Flexibility regarding accounts managed.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel within UK or internationally.

Benefits & Perks

• Growth and career opportunities.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work options.
• Innovative, collaborative and fun culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Other fun perks.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Spin Master is committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process. If you require an accommodation, contact our Talent Acquisition team at JobsEU@spinmaster.com.