Account Manager

We are passionate Toy Creators - We’ve been coming up with new ideas that bring kids and families together for 40 years! This passion leads us to attack the day ahead like there is no tomorrow. Above all we are a Creative Company where positivity, hard work, fun and great ideas are at the core of who we are! We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our Irvine office.

You will have the opportunity to work on big brands and be part of an exceptional team of professionals.
NOTE - not a sales position.

The Account Manager is a key role on the client team that works as the day-to-day contact with our clients, licensors and vendors and helps mobilize the team to ensure flawless execution of client programs.

• Develops and maintains strong client relationships
• For assigned clients, acts as the primary point of contact for all communications
• Become familiar with the client’s overall strategy/direction and how it integrates into our strategic & tactical deliverables
• Assists in the identification, vetting and procurement of brand-appropriate licensor partnerships with licensor and client
• Aids in developing compelling client presentations
• Stays up to date on industry trends and competitor information to provide thought leadership to internal team and client
• Acts as the communications master – ensures effective communication with the Client as well as the internal Client Team to maintain quality project management
• Manages the day-to-day activities for a variety of projects from ideation and design/development thru in-market execution to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Connects current and future information for client opportunities/decisions
• Understands how to activate the available resources to problem-solve complex client issues
• Monitors and analyzes campaign performance metrics to optimize effectiveness and ROI

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years’ experience in a marketing agency and/or related industry
• Experience in toys, family marketing or QSR industry is preferred, but not required
• Excels at developing and delivering compelling presentations
• Ability to use “influence” to help guide decisions
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, a self-starter and team player
• Strong project management and multitasking skills to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, from start to finish
• Superior written/verbal communication, and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with diverse client and support groups