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Hamleys

Hamleys operates in the retail toy industry, offering a vast selection of toys and aiming to create joy and memorable experiences for children globally.

  • 4.0from 10 employee reviews
  • 2 open roles
  • Avg. salary ₹4.1 L/yr
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Company overview

Hamleys at a glance

Founded
1760266 years running
Headquarters
London
Employees
2.5Kband 1K–5K
Company type
Foreign MNC · Private
Industry
Retail
Business model
B2C
Monthly visits
408.1K−16%to their website
Crunchbase rank
#3,39,516on Crunchbase
Ownership
Privately held

About

For over 250 years Hamleys of London has been The Finest Toy Shop in the World bringing magical experiences and joy to children of all ages. Hamleys rich history began with William Hamley, a Cornishman from Bodmin, England. William Hamley dreamed of the best toy shop in the world when opening his toy shop at Holborn, London in 1760. The success of Hamleys continued over the years and in 1881 Hamleys opened on London's Regent Street. Today, Hamleys’ flag ship London store, with over 50,000 toys across 7 floors, resides at 188-196 Regent Street, London.

At the end of 2013 Hamleys has 31 international stores across Europe, Middle East, India and Asia operated through franchising. With a further 9 stores in the UK and Ireland, operated by Hamleys, the number of stores is 40 worldwide.

What people know them for

EnterpriseForeign MNC

Compensation

Hamleys salaries by role

Yearly CTC in India. The rule spans the reported range; the coin marks the average.

Company average ₹4.1 L
  • FUN Consultant

    ₹1.8 L – ₹3.5 L

    Average ₹2.5 L

    111 reports

  • Store Manager

    ₹5.5 L – ₹10.4 L

    Average ₹8.5 L

    59 reports

  • Supervisor

    ₹2.3 L – ₹4 L

    Average ₹3 L

    50 reports

  • Sales Executive

    ₹1.5 L – ₹3.3 L

    Average ₹2.4 L

    45 reports

  • Section Supervisor

    ₹2.4 L – ₹4 L

    Average ₹3.1 L

    35 reports

  • Functional Consultant

    ₹2 L – ₹3.2 L

    Average ₹2.6 L

    18 reports

  • Deputy Store Manager

    ₹3.3 L – ₹7.3 L

    Average ₹5.5 L

    17 reports

  • Fashion Consultant

    ₹2.1 L – ₹3.2 L

    Average ₹2.6 L

    16 reports

Employee ratings

What it's like to work at Hamleys

Source: AmbitionBox · 10 reviews

Rated4.0of five

Job security4.3
Skill development4.2
Work satisfaction3.7
Salary & benefits3.5
Work-life balance3.5
Company culture3.1
Career growth2.9

Highly rated for

  • Job Security
  • Skill Development

Critically rated for

  • Work Satisfaction
  • Career Growth

Perks

Benefits employees report

Ordered by how many employees mention each one.

  • Job/Soft skill training

    28 mentions

  • Health insurance

    17 mentions

  • Professional degree assistance

    2 mentions

  • Office cab/shuttle

    2 mentions

  • Cafeteria

    2 mentions

  • International/On-site exposure

    1 mention

  • Office gym

    1 mention

Offices

Where Hamleys works

22 locations
  • Ahmedabad · Gujarat
  • Bangalore / Bengaluru · Karnataka
  • Bhubaneswar · Odisha
  • Chandigarh · Chandigarh
  • Chennai · Tamil Nadu
  • Gurgaon / Gurugram · Haryana
  • Guwahati · Assam
  • Hyderabad / Secunderabad · Telangana

FAQ

Questions about working at Hamleys

How do I apply for a job at Hamleys?

Hamleys has 2 open jobs listed on this page, in Mumbai. Pick a role, open it to read the full job description, and apply in about 2 minutes.

What is the average salary at Hamleys?

The average annual salary at Hamleys is ₹4.1 L. Typical annual pay by role: FUN Consultant: ₹1.8 L to ₹3.5 L; Store Manager: ₹5.5 L to ₹10.4 L; Supervisor: ₹2.3 L to ₹4 L.

Where are Hamleys's offices?

Hamleys is headquartered in London, UnitedKingdom. It has offices in Ahmedabad, Bangalore / Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai and Gurgaon / Gurugram.

Is Hamleys a good company to work for?

Hamleys is rated 4.0 out of 5 from 10 employee reviews. Employees rate it highly for Job Security and Skill Development. Common criticisms are about Work Satisfaction and Career Growth.

When was Hamleys founded?

Hamleys was founded in 1760. The company has been operating for 265 years primarily in the Retail sector.

Where is the Hamleys headquarters located?

Hamleys is headquartered in London.

How many employees does Hamleys have in India?

Hamleys currently has approximately 2,500+ employees in India.

Does Hamleys have good work-life balance?

Hamleys has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 73% employees rated Hamleys 4 or above, while 27% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Hamleys work-life balance reviews for more details.

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