Account Coordinator - French Speaking - Fixed Term

FashionUnited Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employee discount on VF brands

Health Shield membership

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

VF Corporation in Nottingham is seeking an exceptional Account Coordinator fluent in French to join our Customer Operations team. You will track the lifecycle of wholesale accounts from order entry to final delivery and act as the primary contact for operational activities in Europe.

The role requires native or fluent French plus English and strong Excel/reporting skills, with a hybrid work model and 15 days per year of flexibility to work from abroad within Europe.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English for communication with wholesale accounts.
• Strong Excel skills to produce reports.
• Able to balance multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for wholesale accounts across Europe.
• Track the lifecycle from order entry to delivery.
• Coordinate with warehouse, planning, sales and credit teams to ensure best outcomes.
• Ensure timely orderbook conversion and communication of risks/opportunities.
• Liaise with the Distribution Centre to ensure timely shipping.

Skills

French fluency

English fluency

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Account Coordinator - French Speaking - Fixed Term

Account Coordinator - French Speaking - Fixed Term

(Job Number: R-20260603-0017)

Job title

Account Coordinator - French Speaking - Fixed Term

(Job Number: R-20260603-0017)

Department

Sales & Marketing

Location

Nottingham

Location

Nottingham

1. Live the brand

Organized in 1899, VF Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Our highly diversified portfolio of brands spans multiple geographies, product categories, consumer demographics and sales channels. VF relies on its Powerful Brands, Powerful Platforms, One VF approach to business to support its brands, maintain its competitive edge and drives a winning company culture

2. Your ROLE with us

Hours: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (between 8am and 5pm)

Working style: Hybrid and flexibility to work 15 days per year from abroad anywhere in Europe

Location: NG2 Business Park, Nottingham (must live within commutable distance)

VF is looking for an exceptional Account Coordinator fluent in French to join our Customer Operations team based in Nottingham, UK.

About VF

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic brands such as Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Eastpak, Napapijri. At the heart of our journey lies our company‑wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates acrossallbrands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

Let’s Talk about the Role

Putting customers at the heart of everything you do, you will be the first point of contact for our wholesale Accounts and will be responsible for tracking the lifecycle of accounts from order entry to final delivery, along with being the first point of contact for the Team on Operational activities.

How You Will Make a Difference

As an Account Coordinator, you will provide an exceptional service to major online and high street retailers across Europe by:

Understanding and managing Wholesale accounts across several markets in the EMEA region.

Communicating with Wholesale Accounts (retailers, distributors and sales teams) in their native language, over the phone and by email to provide excellent service

Building a rapport and strong relationships with both and across our warehouse, planning, sales and credit teams to deliver the best possible outcome

Ensuring timely Orderbook conversion, in‑line with customer expectations and brand objectives, whether via automated flow or manual releases, highlighting any risk or opportunity to conversion in the current month

Interpreting a variety of daily reports as needed by the business

Following the end‑to‑end order to shipment process, liaising with our DC to ensure timely shipping

Skills for Success

With your ability to build strong working relationships with a diverse range of people you will also bring the following skills to the role:

You will be native or fluent speaker in French plus English with strong communication skills

You will be computer literate with Excel skills and the ability to produce reports

You will have the ability to balance responsibilities in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well‑being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package:

• A supportive feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

• 50% employee discount on all VF brands both in store and online

• Subsidised canteen and break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

• Health Shield membership and access to numerous health and wellbeing initiatives

• Employee Assistance Program, offering access to free services such as Mental Health and wellbeing support as well as legal and financial advice.

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 with length of service and your birthday off

• 12% contributory smart pension scheme (8% on us, 4% from you)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free secure onsite parking and discounts with local public transport

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose‑led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.