THE ENTERTAINER is looking for employees for positions:
compliance administrator
Responsibility
to ensure technical files on FOB products are created and maintained
to manage the FOB critical path ensuring accurate data is recorded
capture new skus on the FOB critical path, requesting documentation from suppliers
monitor FOB purchases for retesting on products to ensure updated documentation is on file
support QA Compliance Technicians on product investigations where needed
manage sample storage and records for the department
ensure all supplier communications are understood, and instructions are completed in relevant timescales
represent the QA team around the business, working closely with buying and customer service teams
Requirements
previous experience of working in an office environment supporting departments
Contract type
job Purpose
working within the Quality Assurance team you will be supporting day-to-day activities to ensure the smooth-running operation of the department
the role requires a well-organised, confident individual who is able to handle a lot of data accurately
previous experience in an office environment is desirable
you will be liaising with external suppliers so excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
you must hold a valid UK driving license with a minimum of 12 months of driving experience
this will include creation and maintenance of technical files on FOB products, as well as day-to-day support for the QA compliance technicians
accounts payable
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
process property invoices for rent/service charge/insurance/rates
managing payments for property related invoices
job Purpose
support with processing of overhead invoice, including coding, chasing POs and matching
have you got a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places?
located in Amersham, near to where our first store opened in 1981, our open plan offices make for a friendly and relaxed environment, with each colleague having their own personal desk space to make their own
working within our fast-paced finance team, you will be working within the Accounts Payable function
ownership of estate supplier reconciliations and liaise with landlords to resolve any discrepancies
supervisor
Responsibility
working with your team to offer exceptional levels of customer service supported by brilliant product knowledge
implementing and executing regular promotional changes and delivering excellent merchandising standards on the shop floor
developing & coaching your team to deliver fantastic sales
building external relationships to market your store and grow sales
we are currently looking for a Supervisor to join us in Braehead on a full time, permanent basis
toy retailing is demanding, hands on and fast paced but also fun - every day brings new challenges
you will receive a competitive salary of £10.82 an hour plus a whole host of fantastic benefits
to be successful in this role you must be a competitive, and commercial manager with that retail ‘trader’ instinct
store manager
Responsibility
to build and develop the team to offer exceptional levels of customer service supported by brilliant product knowledge
implementing and executing regular promotional changes and delivering excellent merchandising standards on the shop floor
developing & coaching your team to deliver fantastic sales
building external relationships to market your store and grow sales
we are currently looking for a Store Manager to join us in Brighton on a full time, permanent basis
you will receive a competitive salary of £34,900 per annum plus a whole host of fantastic benefits
toy retailing is demanding, hands on and fast paced but also fun - every day brings new challenges
toy retailing is demanding, hands on and fast paced but also fun
manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
working with your team to offer exceptional levels of customer service supported by brilliant product knowledge
develop partnerships and relationships with key licensors and suppliers to identify and activate key strategic, tactical and commercial opportunities
implementing and executing regular promotional changes and delivering excellent merchandising standards on the shop floor
developing & coaching your team to deliver fantastic sales
full ownership and accountability to drive revenue from all our marketing communication assets
building external relationships to market your store and grow sales
we are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join us in Torquay on a full time, permanent basis
toy retailing is demanding, hands on and fast paced but also fun - every day brings new challenges
area manager
Benefits
company car
Responsibility
drive KPI performance using all available data to maximise sales
coach and develop store management teams in decision-making, and operational excellence, taking accountability for the results achieved
manage performance robustly using our People processes and build strong area succession plans
recruit and build a high-performance management team in each store
inspire your store teams to deliver outstanding customer service, making The Entertainer the destination for toys
ensure excellent store compliance to centrally issued instructions, utilising our communication portal, and following our Store Visit Reports process
be operationally hands-on in your role with the confidence to make it your own, being commercially focussed at all times, visiting all stores regularly
ensure effective shrinkage measures, and health and safety compliance are a high priority in stores
Requirements
proven track record in retail management over a minimum of five years. Ideally in a fast-paced and high-volume trading environment
A great people manager with natural leadership skills who can inspire and influence their team
self-motivated and resilient with a high level of initiative and excellent organisational and time management skills
naturally competitive and commercial with an ability to analyse and interpret sales & other financial data to improve sales performance
tech savvy and able to use the latest ‘tech’ and smart devices to support routine retail operations
concise, confident, and assertive communicator
creative problem solver comfortable adapting to an ever-changing environment
able to manage from a distance effectively, using a variety of communication methods. Experience in remote, area or cluster management is a preference however we would consider applications from flagship, large turnover single site store managers
marketing executive
Working hours
full-time
Language
spanish
Responsibility
manage specified POS and publications projects through the end-to-end process to deliver the content strategy and business objectives
build strong relationships with key stakeholders across our partnerships including the POLY team
job Purpose
update and maintain marketing calendars with new/ongoing activity and circulating to key stakeholders
have you got a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places?
located in Amersham, near to where our first store opened in 1981, our open plan offices make for a friendly and relaxed environment, with each colleague having their own personal desk space to make their own
we've got areas dedicated to socialising and relaxation to help break up your day. Have your lunch in our "playground" and play some board games, or get some fresh air in our communal garden
work with the design team to brief in requests for artwork as required for campaigns and branded assets
Requirements
ideally, a degree or equivalent qualification and proven experience within a marketing or print environment
experience in managing budgets
experience in project management
merchandiser
Responsibility
updating the category WSSI'S to review sales & stock, assisting the Senior Merchandiser on commercial actions
supporting the Senior Merchandiser with in-season analysis to ensure sales are optimised - managing any risk, re-forecasting categories
support planning of budgets by category, option count, and depth of buy
contribute range construction with buying
instigate and manage relevant line detail, ensuring availability targets are maintained
produce analysis on category performance, line life, store performance and densities to ensure accurate assortment planning
collate history for strategy documents
review Monday trade packs, adding commentary, presenting findings in team trade
Requirements
previous retail experience is essential working within a merchandising team either as an existing Assistant Merchandiser or experienced Merchandising Administrator
technician
Responsibility
to manage and maintain the critical path ensuring shipment dates are met
ensure all supplier communications are understood, and instructions are completed in relevant timescales
represent the QA team around the business, working closely with buying, web teams and customer service
supporting the export and customs process relation to sharing QA documentation
support consumer review investigations and provide direction to improve performance
Requirements
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally gained in the toy industry
full understanding of the Toy Safety Directive and requirements
previous experience in critical path management
technical QA or engineering qualification
good general understanding of the wider toy industry and the production processes involved
strong organisational skills and time management to achieve effect use of time and resources
excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure quality communication and information are provided to all levels of management
branch administrator
Responsibility
prepare and maintain various reports in a timely manner, on a weekly basis, to ensure that the data is accurate
supporting ABM in managing stock flow, ensuring optimal availability across each channel, and highlighting issues and opportunities
assist with store performance analysis to ensure optimal stock levels
assist with monitoring key products/never out-of-stock lines and collaborate with Merchandising & Buying
support the communication of promotional activity and price changes to the Branch Merchandising team to support the sales forecast
liaise with Logistics Planning team to ensure effective planning of inbound/outbound stock flow to create a dynamic and an ever-changing mix of product to create the best customer experience
Requirements
A great administrator with an excellent attention to detail