JOBS AT KANGARU

If you are interested in a career at Kangaru Brands, please contact info@kangarubrands.com.

OPEN TOY JOBS

Kangaru, one of the fastest growing, international toy and stationery companies in the world, is hiring! We manufacture, market and distribute innovative products such as; stationery, craft and plush toy products. Kangaru’s brands sell to worldwide retail customers through distributers and agents. With offices in China, Hong Kong and its HQ based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

BRAND MANAGER


SUMMARY
The Brand Manager will report to the VP. This individual will contribute across several critical functions, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, NPD and Creative, China Team, International Sales Agents, Distributers, Vendors and Customers. Ideal candidate will be a passionate team player who has good communication skills, a winning personality, a desire to experience international business, is super detail oriented and can effectively manage multiple tasks, wear a lot of hats and strive in a fast pace work environment. Ideal candidate would be looking to grow with our company, eventually building, hiring and managing a full team of account managers, brand managers and marketing managers.

Job Duties:
Duties Include, but not limited to:

    • Product Management – Coordinate the BoMs, Specs and Pricing with China Team. Keep detailed database or library of all pricing and BoMs.

    • Project Management – Coordinate with Sales and Marketing to follow and track projects from start to finish. Keeping all project on course and delivered on time.

    • Coordinate between the Sales / Marketing team, the Design Team and the Ningbo Team to track and manage art briefs, design changes, modifications, language changes, bar codes, labeling etc.

    • Follow up directly with sales agents, reps, distributers and retail customers to coordinate details of all projects and orders.

    • Sourcing Management – Coordinate with Ningbo office and work directly to find new factory sources, obtain pricing and samples to review.

    • Shipping and tracking samples from China and US offices to international customers

    • Communicate effectively and accurately with our China offices.

    • General Office Management and Operation Duties

    • Ship and track parcels both domestic and international

    • Manage vendors and contractors

    • Schedule Meetings, Conferences

Accountant Skills and Qualifications:

  • Advanced Microsoft; Excel, Word, Outlook skills required

·       BA/BS degree in Business Management, Operations, Project Management or Marketing

  • Excellent systems, technology and analytical skills

  • Strong Desire to work in an international business setting a plus

  • Super Detail Oriented with attention to detail

  • Great Personality, Team Player, Reliable, Punctual, Hard Working, Self Motivated

  • Ability to juggle many balls, wear a lot of hats and strive in a fast pace work environment

  • Desire to grow with a company and take on more responsibility

  • Quick Books Software experience would be useful but not required

TOY DESIGNER

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Creative Director the Product Designer will work with other members of the design team, to design and develop new product concepts, turnarounds, specs, models, comps, mock ups and 3D renderings for Kangaru Branded Soft line and Hardline Toys, Activity Kits & Stationery including; product, Illustration and / or packaging as well as develop ideas and concepts for new products, programs, planograms and displays.

This position requires a strong desire to design product and packaging in consumer product goods or other children’s items such as; stationery, toys, activities, arts & crafts, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

  • Design and illustrate new You and Stationery product concept renderings and product packaging using Adobe Creative Suite and 3D software such as: CAD, Rhino, Solidworks, 3DS MAX, ZBRUSH, Maya, Blender, Sketchup, etc.

  • Hand Drawing and Sketching skills required.

  • Model making skills required

  • Provide Turnaround renderings with color, material and size specs

  • Work from concept to finished rendering files ready for tooling and prototyping.

  • Continue to update computer skills and experiment with new software updates and programs.

  • Responsible for maintaining and organizing computer files

  • Develop and implement new product ideas.

  • Assist with mock-ups when necessary.

  • Keep product die-line file up to date with revised sizes and new additions.

  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

  • Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in either; Toy Design, Illustration or Industrial Design from a major Art School or University.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability preferred or required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D software are required.

  • Experience working in Mac Based Environment

  • Traditional sketching Skills are required.

  • Vector Illustration Skills are preferred but not required.

  • Requires effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to present ideas, and/or facts and recommendations effectively.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Good communication and ability to work with others in the company is necessary.

  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including sizes and color percentages.

  • Excellent follow-up and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.  

  • Ability to work independently.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree from an art school or university.

  • Industrial Design, Toy Design or Illustration Majors welcome to apply

  • 1- 3 years related experience

  • Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

COMPANY ACCOUNTANT / BOOK KEEPER

SUMMARY:

Kangaru Brands is seeking an Accountant / International business intern to report to the Operations Manager This individual will contribute across several critical functions, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Senior Management, as well as, our international offices, partners, vendors and customers. Ideal candidate will be a passionate team player with international business experience can effectively manage multiple tasks.

Our company is seeking an experienced part-time Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

Our ideal candidate can juggle priorities, cooperate and communicate effectively both orally and in writing, maintain accuracy and confidentiality, and represent a positive and professional image.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Must have experience with General Ledger Accounting including bookkeeping tasks related to AP, AR, Payroll preparation, and reconciliation of expense accounts and bank accounts

·       Customer Service 

·       General administrative tasks such as handling mail, typing, filing and answering phones

·       Generating, distributing and maintaining operational reports; assuring the paperwork is correct, implemented properly and promptly

·       Data entry with speed and accuracy – purchases and check disbursements

·       Order and control office supplies

EDUCATION

·       Associates Degree or higher

EXPERIENCE

·       Bookkeeping – 3 years

·       Administrative Assistant – 2 years

·       Strong knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Word and Excel

SALARY

·       Commensurate with experience.  

 NATIONAL SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER

 SUMMARY

National Sales Account Manager support functions essential to Kangaru’s international sales force productivity. These include management of the full product lifecycle from presentation, pricing, marketing collateral through and management, sales process optimization, sales job design, sales program implementation, and design and administration. 



 National Sales Account Manager is responsible for the overall productivity and effectiveness of the assigned sales organization. He/ she will also work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the appropriate objectives and priorities are enabled within the sales organization and supported from presentations through manufacturing and timely shipment. This position will report to the VP OF SALES.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

 ·       Manages sales collateral, pricing and presentation in collaboration with design and marketing.
·       
Manages sales, inventory and operations and internal and external flow communication between China and US as well as International sale force

·       Manages Sales Administration including all vendor portal item entry and item submissions.

 ·       Coordinates sales forecasting, planning, and budgeting processes

 ·       Proactively monitors and strives to maintain high levels of quality, accuracy, and process consistency in the sales organization’s planning efforts

 ·       As needed, coordinates planning activities with other functions and stakeholders within the organization

·       Works to ensure all sales organization objectives are assigned in a timely fashion

·       Proactively identifies opportunities for sales process improvement

·       Works closely with sales management to inspect sales process quality and prioritize opportunities for improvement including process bottlenecks and inconsistencies

·       Monitors the accuracy and efficient distribution of sales reports and other intelligence essential to the sales organization. Recommends revisions to existing reports, or assists in the development of new reporting tools as needed

·       Coordinates training delivery to sales, sales management, and sales support personnel in the sales organization supported

·       Provide input to senior leadership in the development and administration of sales incentive compensation programs

·       Working with Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources, provides assistance with sales incentive compensation administration on an as-needed basis, or when required to arbitrate or clarify the application of sales compensation program policies and procedures

·       Directs and supports the consistent implementation of company initiatives

·       Builds peer support and strong internal-company relationships with other key management personnel

 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability preferred or required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 ·       Achievement of sales, profit, and strategic objectives for the business units supported

·       Accountable for the on-time implementation of sales organization quotas and performance objectives

 ·       Accountable for the thorough implementation of sales organization-impacting initiatives

·       Responsible for the efficient allocation of technology, support, and training resources impacting the sales organization

·       Accountable for accurate and on-time reporting essential for sales organization effectiveness

·       Achievement of strategic objectives developed in collaboration with company management

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

·       Minimum of 5 years experience in a Sales Operations role supporting an inside sales organization

·       Marketing, Sales and international supply chain experience plus

·       1-3+ years managing individuals 

·       BA/BS required

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