Analyst / Sales Coordinator, Consumer Products

Opportunity :

Award-winning toy, consumer and promotional products agency has an immediate requirement for an Analyst / Sales Coordinator to join our sales team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will a highly motivated BBA student or recent graduate with a passion for entertainment licensing, consumer products, animated films, video gaming, collectible toys, comics, fashion (streetwear brands and related trends), marketing, new trends, and brands.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist the sales and demand planning team with forecasting & forecast analysis.
• Use Microsoft Excel to undertake retail sales analysis and reporting.
• Help with business plan preparations and analysis.
• Manage product sample inventory.
• Arrange shipments of samples to our sales reps & distribution partners.
• Research latest licensed consumer products, trends, and insights across platforms (in-store, social media, blog, print / digital materials).
• Research competitors’ distribution channels and products and continuously compile information about competitive new launches, advertising, and formulas.
• Brainstorm with the account and creative teams to develop product-based sales promotions.
• Create meeting recaps and wrap-up documents.
• Provide administrative support on an as-needed basis.

Requirements / Profile :

Location : 1 Yonge St. Suite 1504, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1E5

Application Process :

Please email resume and a cover letter outlining why you are a good fit for this position by responding to this post. No telephone calls, please. We employ a three-step hiring process : 1) Review applications and respond within 2 weeks 2) Conduct a phone or Skype screen 3) Hold an in-person interview.

We will only be responding to those candidates we have an interest in interviewing. We thank all others in advance. All responses will be kept strictly confidential. Maxx Marketing is an equal opportunity employer that employs individuals based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disabilities, or any basis prohibited by law.

Key Words : Sales & Marketing Intern, Sales Coordinator, Sales Analyst, Consumer Products, Toys, Plush, Licensed Goods, Entertainment Licensing, Promotions, Marketing

About Maxx :

Maxx Marketing is a full-service, global licensing and merchandising solutions provider. As an industry leader with specialized skills in monetizing IP and extending entertainment properties through thoughtful, innovative and authentic products, Maxx delivers the highest value return for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. In addition to its brand marketing agency DNA, Maxx has seven creative hubs, an R&D center, insights-led product development capabilities, and total supply chain infrastructure, enabling turnkey product solutions in over 100 markets worldwide.

About YuMe :

YuMe Toys is an award-winning global toy brand that dreams of bringing people together through imagination, fun, and entertainment. YuMe , inspired by the word meaning “to dream” in Japanese, is recognized for its highly stylized plush and toy lines which have gained strong momentum in North America, Europe, and Asia since 2018. The YuMe brand designates the highest quality soft toys featuring Warner Bros. Consumer Products most popular entertainment brands including JK Rowling’s Wizarding World / Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts franchise, DC Universe, Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry and the studio’s most iconic horror movie titles.

To learn more, please visit our websites at :

https : / / www.maxx-marketing.com /

https : / / www.yumetoys.com /

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