Arklu the company behind the Lottie brand of dolls, which are based in Colab LYIT on Port Road, Letterkenny are seeking to hire experienced staff members to add to its current team.
The company’s brand of dolls Lottie are now on sale in over 30 countries and have been the recipient of over 30 international toy awards.
Arklu are currently recruiting for an Accounts Administrator / Accounts Assistant and Sales Account Executive (B2B)
Accounts Administrator / Accounts Assistant
Location: Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Salary: Competitive
Terms: Permanent, Full-Time
Reporting to: Financial Controller
Team Lottie are passionate about preserving the magic of childhood with the award-winning ‘Lottie’ doll range that is sold across the world. We are recruiting an Accounts Administrator / Accounts Assistant for our head office in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
The role is permanent full-time, and provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career in tandem with the growth of this exciting SME.
Be part of a vibrant team making a real difference, who are at the forefront of innovation in the toy industry!
To apply: For more information, please visit our website www.lottie.com. To apply with a CV and cover letter, please email HR@arklu.com. Arklu is an equal opportunities employer. Closing date for applications is close of business on Monday, 4th September.
Role Description
- Monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and control accounts.
- Accounts Receivable: generating reports, contacting customers, and taking payments.
- Accounts Payable: checking invoices, generating reports, and preparing the monthly payment run.
- General bookkeeping and general ledger activities.
- Assisting with inventory management.
- Other ad hoc tasks as required or as the role evolves.
Candidate Profile
- A highly-organised and adaptable self-starter who works to own initiative.
- Prior relevant experience in a finance role in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior experience using accounting software and/or ERP systems a must (Netsuite an advantage), along with excellent I.T. and MS Office skills.
- Degree in Business / Accounting required. Accounting Technician (IATI) qualification, or part or full qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA) an advantage.
- Ability to support a close-knit team to achieve the business strategy.
- Strong attention to detail/accuracy and excellent analytical skills.
- Consistently delivers quality outcomes in a timely and professional manner.
- Immediate start preferred.
- Core competencies and values of the ideal candidate includes teamwork and collaboration, communication, results-orientated, technical ability, ownership of the role, growth of self and others, innovative, approachable, and commercially-aware yet values-orientated.
Sales Account Executive (B2B)
Location: Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Salary: Competitive
Terms: Full-Time. 3 months initial contract, with a view to permanent thereafter.
Reporting to: National Accounts Manager
Team Lottie are passionate about preserving the magic of childhood with the award-winning ‘Lottie’ doll range that is sold across the world. We are recruiting a Sales Account Executive (B2B) for our head office in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
The role is 3 months full-time (with view to permanent), and provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career in tandem with the growth of this exciting SME. Be part of a vibrant team making a real difference, who are at the forefront of innovation in the toy industry!
To apply: For more information, please visit our website www.lottie.com. To apply with a CV and cover letter, please email HR@arklu.com. Arklu is an equal opportunities employer. Closing date for applications is close of business on Monday, 11th September, with early applications welcome.
Role Description
- Manage all incoming emails/calls from retailers, and initiate pro-active emails/calls to retailers for ordering, account information, and quality control.
- Responsible for all wholesale independent retailer accounts, with a large focus on UK & Ireland. Contact existing retailers on a regular basis to initiate orders.
- Process all retailer orders, create invoices, and ensure correct product & merchandising are delivered.
- Research and win new potential retailers.
- Assist with the forecasting and analysis of retailer sales.
- Create content and promotional material for weekly retailer and prospect emails.
- Other ad hoc tasks as required or as the role evolves.
Candidate Profile
- Energetic self-starter who delivers results.
- Degree in Business / Marketing or other relevant course.
- Prior relevant experience in a sales role in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear and articulate communication skills, both written and oral.
- Excellent telephone manner with a clear, concise, and pleasant voice, with an understanding and helpful tone.
- Prior experience in Microsoft Excel, Mail Chimp, and Netsuite an advantage.
- Ability to support a close-knit team to achieve the business strategy.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Immediate start preferred.
- Core competencies and values of the ideal candidate includes teamwork and collaboration, communication, results-orientated, technical ability, ownership of the role, growth of self and others, innovative, approachable, and commercially-aware yet values-orientated.
