For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them.
The Commercial Lead is a newly-created senior role designed to strengthen the leadership, commercial acumen, and strategic capability within Jellycat’s National Accounts business. Working directly with the Head of Nationals UKI, this role co‑builds the commercial strategy for strategic retail partners and leads a team responsible for delivering exceptional execution, relationship strength, and revenue performance.
This position exists because our National partners require senior resource to build structured commercial thinking, elevate negotiations, and provide leadership depth.
The Commercial Lead will set the standard for commercial excellence across UKI Nationals, guiding our strategic partners through best‑in‑class planning, negotiation, brand execution, and premium retail experience, always protecting positioning and joyful fan experience.
You'll be;
- Leading and developing a team of Senior Account Managers, ensuring clarity, capability building, and high performance.
- Providing coaching and commercial guidance to grow confidence and strengthen negotiation and planning skills.
- Supporting succession planning and future leadership development across the organisation.
- Partnering with the Head of Nationals to build annual commercial execution strategy and long‑range roadmaps.
- Bringing commercial discipline, structure, and data‑driven thinking to key account planning.