Are you a self driven, structured and independent team player that can work in a fast paced environment? Do you like fun products and feel comfortable in a multilingual, multicultural environment? Then come join ZURU!!

We are one of the fastest growing toy companies in the world. This is your chance to become a valuable member of our International Sales team!

As Sales & Marketing Assistant you would report to and work closely with the Country Manager for Germany, Austria & Switzerland, independently manage selected tasks and communicate with our head office as well as our growing customer base.

Prior sales experience is preferable though not essiential; however you must be highly driven & motivated.

You must be open to travel overseas for business trips to attend fairs or trade shows to explore and exploit business opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support Country Manager to establish sales objectives (forecasting, reporting, collecting sales data, market research etc.), to grow existing accounts, as well as identify opportunities for new accounts and business
• Prepare sales presentations and email to customers
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers with continious followups
• Coordinate customer requests (samples, assets, product data etc.)
• Collaborate closely with all functions of the business including Merchandising, planning, Customization, Brand Management, Marketing and Finance, to ensure that projects are delivered successfully
• Attend and participate in major international Trade Fairs and/or local fairs
• Find ways to continuously optimize existing operations
• Work on new projects/tasks provided by the Country Manager and the top management

Desired Skills & Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related discipline is preferred
• Fluent in English and German
• Knowledge of French is an asset
• At least 1 years of working experience
• Highly driven and motivated
• Independent and reliable
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attentive to detail and good with numbers
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Willing to travel