About Matt Martin

 

I've been working in the Toy & Gift industry for many years now. I can honestly say that I wouldn't want to do anything else. It's a great business to be in and every day is different.

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I gained my initial sales experience working in several different industries. My first selling job was at the age of 13 when I got a job on the local market selling car accessories. When I left school I worked for Debenhams for a while in the Toy department. At the time I had no idea that the Toy business would one day be the basis of my own business.

 

My real selling career started when I joined Guinness Brewing as an area sales manager. The FMCG business is fast and furious so its a great grounding for a sales person.

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I moved in to toys in 1997 and worked my way up to the position of UK Sales Manager with a leading toy manufacturer, until becoming a freelance agent in 2011.

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As an agent, One of my favourite parts of the job is new product launches. Whether its new items being added to my existing clients ranges or a completely new range being brought to market, It's great to be able to seek out the right retailers to stock the products.