National Account Manager

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Consumer Web • Marketing Tech • Design
The Role
Lead end-to-end strategy and commercial performance for top-tier national accounts. Own revenue, margin, pricing, forecasting, and joint business planning. Drive execution across cross-functional teams, develop account teams, and maintain senior buyer relationships to deliver large-scale retail growth.
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Most National Account Managers execute the plan. This one writes it.
 
About ZURU

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt industries, challenge the status quo, and catalyse change through radical innovation and advances in automation. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; and ZURU Edge is pioneering new-generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.

Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5,000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.

One of the largest toy companies in the world, our globally recognized and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns, and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise.

 
Position Overview

As a National Account Manager, your role is to set and lead the account strategy for major national customers. You own the relationship at senior level and are accountable for performance, profitability, and partnership quality. You operate as a strategic commercial leader, not just an executor.

 
Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Account Leadership

  • Own top-tier national and platform accounts end-to-end

  • Lead top-to-top meetings and long-term joint business planning

  • Set clear customer strategies aligned to NA and global priorities

 

Commercial Ownership

  • Full accountability for revenue, margin, and profitability

  • Lead pricing strategy, promotional architecture, and investment decisions

  • Drive disciplined forecasting and demand planning

 

Leadership & Influence

  • Lead and develop KAMs and JKAMs where applicable

  • Act as a senior commercial voice within the local business

 

Execution at Scale

  • Ensure flawless execution across large, complex retail organizations

  • Translate strategy into execution with pace and clarity

  • Drive accountability across cross-functional teams

 

Skills & Experience

  • 7–10+ years’ experience in national or strategic account management

  • Proven delivery of large-scale retail growth

  • Strong commercial judgement and P&L understanding

  • Demonstrated people leadership and influence

 

What Good Looks Like

  • Strong, defensible national account positions

  • Trusted senior relationships with buyers and directors

  • Clear, scalable account strategies delivered consistently

  • High-performing, developed account teams

 

Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply now and tell us your story.

 
LIFE@ZURU
 

Life @ ZURU

At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won't find anywhere else.

WHAT WE OFFER

🌱 Culture for Growth

💡 Surrounded by an A Player Team

💰 Competitive Remuneration

 

ZURU – Tomorrow Reimagined 🚀 ZURU.com

 

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Skills Required

  • 7-10+ years' experience in national or strategic account management
  • Proven delivery of large-scale retail growth
  • Strong commercial judgement and P&L understanding
  • Demonstrated people leadership and influence
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The Company
HQ: Shenzhen
220 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

ZURU is a disruptive and award-winning company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative toys and consumer products. Inspired by kids and imaginative play, ZURU is one of the fastest growing toy companies in the world and is known for their agility, creativity and new-age manufacturing techniques. The company that started in New Zealand now employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 offices, produces 600,000 toys a day and distributes to most major retailers in over 120 countries. ZURU has delighted millions of families all over the world with brands such as Bunch O Balloons™, X-Shot™, Rainbocorns™, Robo Alive™, Smashers™, 5 Surprise™ and Metal Machines™ as well as through partnerships with entertainment properties, including Nickelodeon, Disney, Universal Studios and DreamWorks. With a strong commitment to the community, ZURU supports Captivating International, local China orphanages and also student development programs in Asia and in New Zealand. ZURU will continue to pave new ways for kids to play and focuses on reimagining what this looks like every day.

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