Weathering Uncertainty in the Toy Industry

The loss of a major distributor, such as Toys-R-Us in 2018, will plunge the entire industry into uncertainty. Predictions of the impact range from cautiously optimistic to bleak with many toy companies collectively holding their breath. Weathering the uncertainty is basically just a wait and see situation. The end of the year did see some slight dips in sales and there has been some downsizing, but the reality is that kids will always want toys, they will need furniture, and will demand more games and electronics.

What Now?

Large toy companies are looking to strengthen their online presence and boost E commerce sales to protect against store closures in the future. This is evidenced by the current toy jobs page on the website of a prominent toy recruiter. A Director of E commerce position is currently vacant, as is a Sales Analyst position. Executives are needed throughout the country and on a global scale as well. Some positions, like a Regional Key Accounts Manager, can be completed by working from home.

Small companies appear to be focusing on product development and marketing to remain competitive. Companies that can introduce the next big thing in the toy industry will be in an excellent position to compete with large and international toy companies. Executives with engineering experience, visual merchandising designers, and innovative development professionals are required to help these companies move forward.

Register with a Top Agency

Experienced candidates seeking jobs in this industry will be wise to register with top recruiting agencies. Get preliminary work, information, and interviews done so you will be included in the database. That is where recruiters look first to find qualified candidates to fill vacancies. Companies will turn to agencies they have trusted and worked with successfully in the past to survive the near future.

Agencies with decades in the field will have the capacity to match up ideal candidates to vacancies in an effort to shorten the learning curve. Insights into the goals of companies, as well as their procedures, will be instrumental in filling vacant executive positions quickly with the best candidate instead of one who just meets minimum requirements. Register today to have access to multiple vacant positions.