Sales Representative Eastern Canada

Van de Velde; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium lingerie company is seeking a Sales Representative in East-Canada. This role involves managing existing accounts and exploring new customer opportunities within the premium retail fashion sector. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in retail, strong communication skills in English and French, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Laptop and mobile phone

Comprehensive training program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wholesale/retail experience, preferably in premium fashion.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven approach.
• Fluency in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with customers in East-Canada.
• Create Key Account Plans to drive growth.
• Prospect new customers in the premium segment.

Skills

Key account management

Business development

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Over Van de Velde

Introduction

Interested in a career as a Sales Representative in fashion? If your answer is yes, Van de Velde could be the perfect match for you.

With over 100 years of experience, Van de Velde creates and produces the famous premium lingerie brands, Marie Jo, Primadonna and Sarda. Do you want to be part of a very committed and highly professional team with +1500 employees worldwide? Van de Velde lingerie, listed on the stock exchange for 25 years, continues to grow and is looking for a talented and enthusiastic sales representative in Canada!

Purpose

we ignite the power in women

In 2022, we defined the Van de Velde purpose: 'we ignite the power in women' from our company values:

We are driven by Passion | We breathe Quality | We are authentic | We focus on Consumers and Customers | We are Entrepreneurial | Together we are Strong.

Your Function

As a sales representative you are responsible for the sale of luxury lingerie and swimwear of our brands Marie Jo, Prima Donna and Sarda to existing customers (specialty stores and department stores) and new prospects for East-Canada. Your main focus is the account management of your 70 accounts in East-Canada and building the bridge between our products and your client’s. On top of this you actively look for opportunities to grow the region even more.

Responsibilities

As Account Manager:

• Your top priority is building strong and lasting partnerships with your customer, based on trust, insights in their numbers and high service.
• You visit our independent Retail Partners and present our collections in a professional way to reach the financial objectives.
• You create Key Account Plans to accelerate growth, by analysing data, sell out and opportunities, supporting your plan with allocated marketing budgets.
• You act as a strong consultant to your accounts, preparing Sell-In appointments by thorough data analysis to support a pre-order advise.
• You work in close collaboration with our customer service team whenever issues arise.

As Business developer you are responsible for maintaining your existing customer portfolio while expanding it within East-Canada by prospecting new doors within the premium segment and ensuring a strong understanding of the Canadian market.

Your Profile

Skills & Competences

• Working closely with your customers gives you energy. It is easy for you to connect with them and seek the win-win together. You combine key account management with a nose for business development.
• Your transparent and open communication style helps you to build relationships with your customers, manager and colleagues in other countries. You are courageous and assertive in selling, but can also act as advisor, problem solver and consultant towards the customers.
• You are able to combine this with an analytical and disciplined mindset. You love to dig into the numbers and understand how they impact your market and customers.
• As you cover the full territory of East-Canada, you are flexible and highly organized.
• You love living the Van de Velde values!

Qualifications and Experience

• You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• You have wholesale/retail experience (5 Year +)
• You love the Premium Retail Fashion Business
• You have a valid Driving License
• Next to French you speak excellent English.

Our Offer

• A challenging job within a successful market leader.
• A fascinating sales position with room for independence and creativity within a stable and future-oriented company.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including pension, health & dental insurance, life insurance, mileage via expenses, laptop and mobile phone.
• A thorough and individual training program.