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Global Sales Director (Hong Kong) Vacancy
We're recruiting a Global Sales Director for our clients: A Hong Kong toy company is seeking candidates for an Global Sales Director role. They supply many of the largest retailers and distributors of toys across the globe, and have grown tremendously in recent years. They are looking to expand their leadership team and are looking for an experienced, exceptional manager that understands the toy industry, knows how to optimally structure the client management and sales functi
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3 days ago1 min read


How to Find & Hire an International Sales Director in the Toy & Games Industry
How to Find & Hire an International Sales Director in the Toy & Games Industry Hiring an International Sales Director is one of the most strategically important moves a toy or games company can make. This role doesn’t just manage territories — it shapes global revenue, distributor relationships, retail penetration, forecasting accuracy, and the long‑term commercial health of the business. Yet despite its importance, many companies still approach the search reactively, relying
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Feb 44 min read
Sales Account Manager (North, UK)
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Sales Account Manager (North/North East of England) Responsible to: Head of Sales Location: UK - Remote (min 60% customer facing, but the successful applicant will be based in the UK) Territory: North/North East England Job Summary Responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, as well as maintaining relationsh
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Jan 252 min read
Why Pay for a Toy Recruiter When You Could Do It Yourself?
Why Pay for a Toy Recruiter When You Could Do It Yourself? In the toy and games industry, hiring is often treated as something you can “just handle internally.” After all, you know your brand, you know the role, and you’ve hired before. So why pay for a specialist recruiter? It’s a fair question — and the honest answer is this: you can do it yourself. Many companies try. But the real question isn’t can you hire alone; it’s whether doing so is the best use of your time, reso
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Jan 193 min read
How to Recruit a Sales Manager in the Toy Industry: A Complete Guide for Hiring Managers
How to Recruit a Sales Manager in the Toy Industry: A Complete Guide for Hiring Managers Recruiting a high‑performing Sales Manager is one of the most important hires a toy company can make. The right person will strengthen retailer relationships, drive revenue, manage forecasting, lead commercial strategy and ensure your products succeed in an increasingly competitive market. The wrong hire can cost you listings, momentum and market share. This guide breaks down exactly how
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Jan 193 min read
Hiring for Toy Jobs in the Asian Toy Market: A Complete Guide for 2025
Hiring for Toy Jobs in the Asian Toy Market: A Complete Guide for 2025 Asia is one of the most dynamic, diverse and fast‑growing regions in the global toy industry. From manufacturing powerhouses like China and Vietnam to innovation hubs such as Japan and South Korea, and rapidly expanding consumer markets across Southeast Asia and India, the region offers enormous opportunity. But with opportunity comes complexity, especially when it comes to hiring the right talent. This gu
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Jan 193 min read
Hiring for Toy Jobs in the US Toy Market: A Complete Guide for 2025
Hiring for Toy Jobs in the US Toy Market: A Complete Guide for 2025 The United States remains the largest and most commercially influential toy market in the world. With powerhouse retailers, global entertainment brands, world‑leading licensors and a thriving ecosystem of manufacturers, inventors and start‑ups, the US toy industry sets the pace for global trends. As companies expand product lines, strengthen digital capabilities and compete for shelf space, hiring the right t
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Jan 194 min read
Hiring for Toy Jobs in the European Toy Market: A Complete Guide
Hiring for Toy Jobs in the European Toy Market: A Complete Guide The European toy market remains one of the most influential and commercially diverse regions in the global industry. With major hubs in Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and the Nordics, Europe combines heritage brands, innovative start‑ups, world‑leading retailers and a strong licensing ecosystem. As companies expand product lines, strengthen digital capabilities and navigate evolving regul
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Jan 194 min read


Unlocking Global Talent: How Toy Recruitment is Shaping International Toy Industry recruitment
The toy industry is a dynamic and fast-evolving market that thrives on creativity, innovation, and cultural diversity. Finding the right talent to fuel this growth is a challenge that many companies face, especially when looking beyond local borders. Toy Recruitment, recognized as the world’s leading international toy recruitment agency, plays a crucial role in connecting companies with skilled professionals worldwide. This post explores how Toy Recruitment is transforming th
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Jan 194 min read
The Global Toy Industry: A Thriving Ecosystem Powered by Talent – And Why Leading Brands Choose ToyRecruitment.com
The Global Toy Industry: A Thriving Ecosystem Powered by Talent – And Why Leading Brands Choose ToyRecruitment.com The global toy and games industry is one of the most dynamic, creative and commercially resilient sectors in the world. From established powerhouses in North America and Europe to fast‑growing markets across Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, the industry continues to evolve at remarkable speed. Innovation, licensing, digital integration and shifting consum
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Jan 192 min read


Why Most Recruiters Fail Toy Companies - Toy Industry Recruitment Tips
Why Most Recruiters Fail Toy Companies The toy industry is one of the most deceptively complex sectors in consumer products. It blends creativity, compliance, engineering, psychology, licensing, retail dynamics, global manufacturing, and razor thin margins. Yet many toy companies still rely on generalist recruiters who—despite good intentions—simply aren’t equipped to navigate the depth, nuance, and network this industry demands. This mismatch is why most recruiters fail toy
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Jan 124 min read


JOB VACANCY: Product Development Manager – Plush Toys
Product Development Manager – Plush Toys Location: M1/A14 Corridor (Hybrid working, approx. 3 days per week in office) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Industry: Toys / Consumer Products About the Company We are an established and successful toy company with a strong reputation for quality, creativity, and innovation. Based in the M1/A14 corridor, we design and deliver products that delight children and collectors alike. With continued growth in our plush toy catego
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Nov 27, 20252 min read


JOB VACANCY: Toy Sourcing Manager – (South East England)
Toy Sourcing Manager – (South East England) Location: South East England Experience Level: Minimum 2 years in toy buying/sourcing, but we welcome applications from seasoned pros too Company Type: Long-established, family-owned, with UK and international reach Sector: Toys About Us We’re a family-run business with deep roots in the UK toy trade and a growing footprint across international markets. Known for our fast-paced, entrepreneurial spirit, we combine decades of
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Oct 9, 20252 min read


Head of Sales – MENA
Job Title: Head of Sales – MENA Location: United Arab Emirates Reports To: CEO Overview: We're seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of...
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Jul 1, 20252 min read


How to Land a Job in the Toy Industry
How to Land a Job in the Toy Industry The toy business is a world of creativity, innovation, and—let’s be honest—a whole lot of fun. If...
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Jun 3, 20252 min read
Toy Industry Jobs: How To Find Them
If you are looking for a Toy job, then there are several obvious places to go looking for them. Firstly, check out leading Toy trade...
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May 12, 20251 min read
Sourcing Manager, Ningbo
Job Title: Sourcing Manager Location: Ningbo Company : Confidential About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive...
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Apr 28, 20252 min read


Games Recruitment Agency
Why we are in the know about Games recruitment: simply put we have more than 25 years of experience of working deeply in and across the...
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Apr 7, 20252 min read


HOW WE RECRUIT BRILLIANT TOY JOB APPLICANTS FOR TOY COMPANIES
Let’s be real here, no Toy company really wants to pay Toy recruitment consultants. In an ideal world, a job advert would be placed, and...
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Mar 31, 20253 min read


TOY BUSINESS STRATEGY: WHEN'S THE RIGHT TIME TO SET UP TO SELL DIRECT IN ANOTHER COUNTRY?
Here's how you know when you are ready to set up a Toy company subsidiary in another company and start hiring staff - you are ready when...
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Mar 24, 20252 min read
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