Play a critical role in shaping brand expansion globally, maximizing revenue, and forging strong relationships with major retailers to drive exceptional growth.
Leverage understanding of ZURU's business development principles, including the Pillars of persuasion and Customer touch points to drive global distribution.
Partner with ZURU’s Supply, Merchandising, Design and Factory teams (based in China) acting as a conduit for front end sales teams to ZUR’s back end in China. Work with all teams to problem solve as issues arise doing so by leveraging your deep understanding of ZURU’s internal organisational structure, processes and teams.
Drive execution of the global go-to-market plan and ongoing business management strategy to ensure longevity of our brands and business and establish strong retailer partnerships
Ensure effective execution of launches into new customers and markets identifying new opportunities for expansion beyond launch phase.
Champion ZURU’s continuous improvement mindset, constantly seeking ways to optimise the business unit and improve the overall performance of our brands.
Support commercial negotiations with customers (new and existing), leveraging ZURU’s commercial framework and principles. This will also include development of volume forecasts and profitability.
Be the expert on your brands and categories, preparing global brand content for sales decks. Present brand strategy to customers.
Collaborate with Account teams to develop comprehensive e-commerce plans to optimise local performance
Support on the annual planning and forecast process for, building up the global P&L from territory-specific plans
Co-ordinate with Supply & Demand teams to ensure consistent supply of inventory to maximise in stocks and achieve high OTIF score.
Act as a conduit between Central and Global teams for product information & product development timelines
Collaborate closely with all functions of the business including Merchandising, Planning, Design and Finance
Commercial & business acumen, strategic thinking and problem-solving
Must demonstrate ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams, while holding stakeholders accountable to deliver.
Strong communication & influencing skills, with the ability to translate messages across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
A go-getter with energy, creativity and determination to continuously improve and push boundaries. Strong solutions-focussed mindset, with high levels of resilience & passion.
LIFE@ZURU
ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction).
At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.
At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.
Get to know us a little better by checking out @lifeatzuru on Instagram or www.zuru.com.
WHAT WE OFFER
· 🌱 Culture for Growth
· 🌎 Global Opportunities
· 💡 Surrounded by an A Player Team
ZURU – Reimagining tomorrow 🚀
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ZURU drives innovation across multiple sectors through three core divisions: ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge, and ZURU Tech. Catering to consumers and businesses alike, ZURU creates futuristic toys and pioneering FMCG brands while also revolutionizing the construction industry with advanced BIM software. With a strong emphasis on automation and creativity, ZURU is reshaping what it means to play, consume, and build.
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