Wholesale Manager

• Create and lead the department strategy, with the autonomy to make a positive impact
• Manage the department budget, revenue, margin and overheads, with a keen eye for detail
• Monitor and review new and existing trading terms to ensure account longevity and increased profitability, consistently identifying new opportunities for growth
• Manage and nurture the Partnerships team and their development plans
• Build strong relationships with department stakeholders across logistics, Merchandising, Finance & Product to ensure Partnerships are in line with the company strategy, budget and the assortment is kept up to date
• As a brand ambassador, you’ll build strong relationships with external partners across both wholesale and concession accounts
• Compile weekly and monthly trade reports alongside the wider team to monitor progress and identify risk
• Lead Bi Annual selling seasons and meetings ensuring the team is clear on objectives, targets and assortment for the season

• Minimum of 2 years in an Account Manager/Wholesale Manager role
• Strong buyer contacts across global department stores and independent retailers
• Analytical and Commercial mindset
• Agile and willing to change course in an ever changing market environment
• Excellent Excel skills
• Ability to manage revenue alongside strategy to make sure the brand is placed with the right, key partners
• Flexibility to travel to new markets
• Great relationship builder both internally and externally
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of key trading terms
• Strong knowledge of margins and costing across multiple currencies

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