Tim Ives
About Tim Ives
Tim Ives serves as the General Manager for Basic Fun! in the UK and Ireland, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in sales and management, having worked in various roles at companies such as K'NEX Industries, MGA Entertainment, and Tomy.
Work at Basic Fun!
Tim Ives has been serving as the General Manager for the UK and Ireland at Basic Fun! since 2021. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the region. Prior to this position, he held the role of Head of Sales for the UK and Ireland at Basic Fun! from 2019 to 2021. His experience at Basic Fun! reflects a commitment to driving sales and enhancing market presence in the toy industry.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Basic Fun!, Tim Ives accumulated extensive experience in sales management across various companies. He worked at K'NEX Industries as Head of Sales for the UK and Ireland from 2013 to 2019. Prior to that, he held the position of Head of Sales at MGA Entertainment from 2011 to 2013. His career also includes a role as General Sales Manager at Tomy from 2010 to 2011, and he served as National Account Manager at Tomy from 2004 to 2006.
Career at Tomy
Tim Ives has a notable history with Tomy, where he held multiple positions over several years. He was the National Account Controller from 2007 to 2010, and before that, he served as General Sales Manager from 2010 to 2011. His tenure at Tomy contributed to his development in sales strategies and account management within the toy industry.
Background in Product Management
Tim Ives began his career in product management at Franklin Electronic Publishers, where he worked as European Product Manager from 1997 to 2000. He later transitioned to the role of Northern European Sales and Business Development Manager at the same company from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, he worked at Sharp Corporation of Australia as National Product Manager from 1994 to 1996, which provided him with a solid foundation in product strategy and market development.