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Wholesale Sales Director

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 90,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sheffield

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Wholesale Sales Director  (Fixed Term Contract 3 Years)

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

The role

This is an incredible opportunity for a Wholesale Sales Director on a 3 year fixed term contract, to own and accelerate the global wholesale strategy. This is a senior, commercially critical role driving growth across the UK, Europe, North America and emerging markets.

You will lead and develop a global team of sales managers, shape the strategy, elevate key partnerships, open new channels and deliver multi-million-pound revenue growth in a category defined by high SKU complexity, technical product knowledge and premium fit.

This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-moving, multi-territory environments where, relationship-building and commercial sharpness make all the difference. This is a heritage brand with serious momentum — and they’re ready for a commercially driven leader to shape the next chapter.

What you'll be doing

Team Leadership

- Lead and develop a global team of sales managers.

- Build capability across account management, prospecting and product training.

- Set KPIs, drive performance and consistently exceed revenue targets.

•    Moderate international travel is required — typically one international trip per month to maintain alignment with regional sales leaders.

Strategy & Growth

- Build and execute the global wholesale strategy.

- Identify new distribution opportunities across distributors, department stores and independents.

- Use forecasting, commercial data and market insight to drive revenue and optimise product flow.

- Ensure commercial strategy aligns with brand purpose and technical product direction.

Relationship Management

- Act as senior contact for major wholesale partners and distributors.

- Negotiate complex, high-value commercial agreements.

- Strengthen global presence through strategic, high-impact relationships.

- Support key accounts to maximise sell-through and seasonal performance.

- Moderate international travel to maintain alignment with regional leaders.

Operational & Commercial Management

- Analyse sales performance, territory activity and stock levels.

- Lead pricing, discount frameworks and promotional planning.

- Oversee budgeting, forecasting and margin optimisation.

- Work cross-functionally with Product, Design, Finance and Marketing.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

- 5–10+ years in senior wholesale or commercial leadership (Wholesale Director / Head of Sales / Commercial Director).

- Proven success delivering multi-million-pound revenue in fashion, apparel, footwear, cosmetics, consumer goods or other high-SKU environments.

- Strong experience negotiating large-scale retail and distributor contracts.

- Track record of leading and scaling high-performing sales teams.

- Deep understanding of international wholesale and multi-territory growth.

Desirable

- Experience in technical fashion, bodywear, footwear, cosmetics or similar categories.

- Global account experience in North America or Europe.

Key Skills

- Commercially sharp with strong strategic thinking.

- Exceptional negotiator and relationship builder.

- Data-driven with excellent forecasting capability.

- High emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.

- Passion for empowering women through well-engineered products.

Why you will love the role

Excellent salary
	
Fantastic benefit package including Quarterley Bonus & Completion Bonus
	
Executive car
	
Private medical insurance including family cover 
	
Life assurance scheme x3 salary
	
Pension
	
Plus a whole lot more

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