Account Executive, Franchise - Fixed-Term Contract

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry in London is seeking an Account Executive to join Burberry’s EMEIA Wholesale & Franchise team, helping shape the performance and expression of the brand across key partner accounts. You will support the management and development of the franchise network, identifying opportunities to grow seasonal and in-season sales while delivering an elevated and consistent brand experience.

You will work across commercial, marketing, visual merchandising and operational priorities, building strong

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury wholesale or closely related commercial environment.
• Strong ability to interpret sales and inventory data and translate insights into growth opportunities.
• Clear and effective communication with internal and external partners.
• Experience with retail/store operations and understanding of premium customer journeys.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills with an organised approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with key partners and identify opportunities to grow sales and optimise inventory.
• Analyse sales and stock performance to inform trading decisions and maximise in-season performance across the partner network.
• Deliver a consistent Burberry brand experience across partner environments, collaborating with Visual Merchandising, Marketing and other teams.
• Support wholesale market activity in London and Paris, coordinating order management and working with Customer Operations to meet seasonal shipping objectives.
• Contribute to franchise network development and longer-term distribution plans, supporting commercial initiatives and investments.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Construction, Customer Operations, Credit and retail teams to deliver priorities and digital marketing initiatives.

Skills

Luxury wholesale

Account management

Commercial judgement

Communication

Stakeholder management

Customer journey understanding

Job description

Introduction

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

Job Purpose

We are hiring an Account Executive to join Burberry’s EMEIA Wholesale & Franchise team in London, helping shape the performance and expression of our brand across key partner accounts. You will support the management and development of the franchise network, identifying opportunities to grow seasonal and in-season sales while delivering an elevated and consistent brand experience. Working across commercial, marketing, visual merchandising and operational priorities, you will build strong partnerships that support sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to combine commercial insight with collaborative execution in a dynamic luxury environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with key partners, using regular commercial reviews to identify opportunities to grow sales, improve sell-through and optimise inventory.
• Analyse sales and stock performance to identify opportunities, inform trading decisions and maximise in-season performance across the partner network.
• Deliver a consistent Burberry brand experience across partner environments, collaborating with Visual Merchandising, Marketing and other specialist teams.
• Support wholesale market activity in London and Paris, coordinating order management and working with Customer Operations to achieve seasonal shipping objectives.
• Contribute to the development of the franchise network and longer-term distribution plans, supporting commercial initiatives and capital investment projects.
• Partner across Marketing, Construction, Customer Operations, Credit and retail teams to deliver commercial priorities and digital marketing initiatives effectively.

Personal Profile

• Experience within luxury wholesale, account management or a closely related commercial environment.
• Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to interpret sales and inventory information and translate insights into opportunities for growth.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with confidence building collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
• Experience working with retail or store operations and an understanding of the customer journey within a premium environment.
• Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with an organised and solutions-focused approach to competing priorities.
• An interest in Burberry and the fashion industry, combined with a collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering an exceptional brand experience.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.