EUROPEAN SALES MANAGER – LICENSED APPAREL, FASHION & LIFESTYLE

European Sales Manager – Licensed Apparel, Fashion & Lifestyle

Up to £70k + Uncapped Bonus + Benefits

Home Based

As a £40 million business that operates within the Fashion and Lifestyle category, established close to 35 years ago, this is a business that are looking to grow the global presence of a number of their well known brands. With an impressive range of well renowned names in their brand portfolio, they are involved in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of footwear and apparel both for own brand and under license. This fashion lifestyle business are part of a much bigger organisation with over 14,000 employees globally. With around 400 people based at head office level across a number of sites in the UK they are now looking to grow their brand presence on an international basis with the addition of a European Sales Manager.

As European Sales Manager within this well-known fashion lifestyle business, you will be tasked with developing the comprehensive strategy for international sales within the company. Your responsibilities will include using your sales strategy to tackle the European market. You will manage around 6 very recognisable brands, with a main focus on 2 in particular. You will be expected to build and manage relationships with International retailers effectively to promote these leading brands, on both a distribution and direct to retail basis. Initially the role will be highly new business focused, using your existing contacts from within the industry to establish new relationships for the company, drive sales and grow this business further.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity you must have experience in a similar role within the fashion or lifestyle industry. You must be a strong relationship builder, with a proven track record of developing and growing sales within international retailers. Export experience and a knowledge of selling licensed brands on an international basis is seen as essential, as is a strategic approach to your work. You must be enthusiastic and driven, whilst also being a self starter that is ready for a challenging role within a large organisation. Success in this role could lead to progression within the business on a global scale.