Jo Young

Energizer
DISC Type : I

International Brand Manager at Spin Master

Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jo Young is an experienced International Brand Manager at Spin Master, specializing in the toy and games industry. Her career includes managing private brands on a pan-European basis at Toys R Us and coordinating with global teams in New York and Hong Kong to drive business growth.

At Toys R Us, she was the lead European system co-ordinator and trainer for the FlexPLM artwork management program.

Personality Overview

Believer

Relationship Oriented

Informal

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

International Brand Management
Manages and grows brands across European and international regions for major toy companies like Spin Master and Toys R Us.
Toy Industry Growth
Focuses on expanding the games business and managing private label toy brands for major global companies.
Global Coordination
Works closely with teams in North America, Asia, and European subsidiaries to develop and manage product lines.

Media Appearances

Jo has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2021
International Brand Manager at Spin Master
5-2018 - 7-2021
Product Manager at Spin Master
7-2017 - 4-2018
European Brand Manager ~ Maternity Cover at Toys R Us UK
6-2011 - 7-2017
Assistant European Private Label Brand Manager at Toys R Us UK
3-2011 - 6-2011
Assistant Buyer ~ Boys Toys at Toys R Us UK

Education

1991 - 1998
Business Studies from Newlands Girls School, Maidenhead

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Insights For Selling To Jo

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jo is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jo

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jo move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Jo take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Jo

Personality Compatibility


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