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.
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.
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
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
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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 (develop KAMs/JAKMs)
- Experience leading top-to-top meetings and long-term joint business planning
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.








