Sarah- Jayne Henderson

Assistant Brand Manager for Lamaze, Games, Aquadoodle and Megasketcher

1. Work closely with Global Teams, provide EU insights to feed into defining the brand strategy and product development vision.
2. Work collaboratively with Global teams to deliver best in class product ranges which meet internal financial targets and satisfy consumer and retailer demands.
3. Alongside the Head of EU Brand Management, effectively manage of all areas of the product mix: product, packaging… Show more

Assistant Brand Manager for Lamaze, Games, Aquadoodle and Megasketcher

1. Work closely with Global Teams, provide EU insights to feed into defining the brand strategy and product development vision.
2. Work collaboratively with Global teams to deliver best in class product ranges which meet internal financial targets and satisfy consumer and retailer demands.
3. Alongside the Head of EU Brand Management, effectively manage of all areas of the product mix: product, packaging, pricing, range planning to meet with TOMY seasonal business cycle.
4. Alongside the Head of EU Brand Management, work collaboratively and effectively in information provision, approvals and on-going reporting. Show less

 Manage planning and execution of start-up marketing projects through the first several months of opening
 Help plan and implement new nursery marketing events and determine spending of the new nursery marketing budget
 Oversee and maintain the new nursery marketing budget
 Working closely with operations and nursery development to ensure clear and timely marketing communications around project completion and nursery opening with families
 Conduct research on market media to be… Show more

 Manage planning and execution of start-up marketing projects through the first several months of opening
 Help plan and implement new nursery marketing events and determine spending of the new nursery marketing budget
 Oversee and maintain the new nursery marketing budget
 Working closely with operations and nursery development to ensure clear and timely marketing communications around project completion and nursery opening with families
 Conduct research on market media to be used for advertising and other publicity initiatives. Show less

Promoted from Parent Marketing Coordinator, I maintained my portfolio responsibilities but additionally managed the Parent Enquiry Team and took on a number of business-critical projects;

 Led the rebrand of the company signage. Presenting in front of the European Management Team for sign off on the rebrand.
 Joint Project Manager for the Preschool project. Ensuring the successful implementation of the learning enhancements into all nurseries across the portfolio
 School… Show more

Promoted from Parent Marketing Coordinator, I maintained my portfolio responsibilities but additionally managed the Parent Enquiry Team and took on a number of business-critical projects;

 Led the rebrand of the company signage. Presenting in front of the European Management Team for sign off on the rebrand.
 Joint Project Manager for the Preschool project. Ensuring the successful implementation of the learning enhancements into all nurseries across the portfolio
 School Readiness Survey- Work closely with Early Years to prepare the survey, communicate to operations and launch survey with parents
 Redfish (Family Management System)- Working closely with the Redfish team to test the system, train the wider Marketing team, identify and implement fundamental development areas and become the system matter expert for the sales/enquiry process. I was also responsible for regularly reviewing the sales/enquiry policy, processes and training material.
 New Nursery Marketing- Coordinating the marketing initiatives for new nurseries in Crouch End, Wimbledon and Abingdon.
 Managed the Parent Enquiry Team on a day to day basis ensuring they meet the KPI’s set. Show less

With a portfolio of nurseries, I support Nursery Managers in all aspects of Marketing from outreach for prospective families to retention for our current families including Open Days, Lunch & Learns, Parent Partnerships and the promotion of our in house initiatives- Ready for School & Growing Readers.

Additional Projects;
 Part of the Digital Media Strategy Team to develop and implement a new website. This involved the vendor process and design and content layout.
 Social Media… Show more

With a portfolio of nurseries, I support Nursery Managers in all aspects of Marketing from outreach for prospective families to retention for our current families including Open Days, Lunch & Learns, Parent Partnerships and the promotion of our in house initiatives- Ready for School & Growing Readers.

Additional Projects;
 Part of the Digital Media Strategy Team to develop and implement a new website. This involved the vendor process and design and content layout.
 Social Media Rollout - Get buy in from the Management Team to introduce Social Media across the business as part of our Digital Media Strategy
 Ready for School Mobile App- Joint Project Manager to develop an industry leading Apple and Android App with activities to support parents in preparing their children from school.
 Event Management- Organised the annual awards ceremonies for the Support Offices. Supported the US Events team to ensure the annual Leadership Conference for Nursery Managers ran smoothly.
 Fundraising for Bright Horizons Foundation for Children- Coordinated fundraising events to raise money including the annual Golf Day and Shoe Box Appeal. Show less