Wholesale Manager – British Heritage Brand – Central London

CVUK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned British heritage brand is seeking a Wholesale Manager to drive growth both in the UK and internationally. This role involves developing key accounts, presenting seasonal collections, and identifying new business opportunities while ensuring strong relationships with prestigious retailers. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in wholesale, a solid network of contacts, and excellent negotiation skills. Join this dynamic team and contribute to the brand's success in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to international markets

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a wholesale or commercial fashion role, ideally with premium or heritage brands.
• Established blackbook of contacts within key UK and international retailers.
• Strong understanding of fashion merchandising and wholesale strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key UK and international accounts.
• Present seasonal collections to buyers, ensuring brand identity is communicated.
• Collaborate with the merchandising team to align product offerings with market trends.
• Identify new business opportunities and actively expand brand presence.
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure sales targets are met.
• Maintain a strong network of industry contacts to support business development.
• Provide market insights and competitor analysis.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Fashion merchandising

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Wholesale Manager to join a renowned British heritage brand. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving wholesale growth both in the UK and internationally, working with some of the most prestigious retailers in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key UK and international accounts, including John Lewis, Nordstrom, David Jones, Debenhams, La Rinascente, Very, and Next.
• Present seasonal collections to buyers, ensuring the brand's identity and quality are consistently communicated.
• Collaborate closely with the merchandising team to align product offerings with retailer expectations and market trends.
• Identify new business opportunities and actively expand the brand's presence in strategic wholesale accounts.
• Negotiate commercial terms, track performance, and ensure sales targets are met or exceeded.
• Maintain and grow a strong network of industry contacts to support business development initiatives.
• Provide market insights and competitor analysis to inform strategy and product development.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in a wholesale or commercial fashion role, ideally with premium or heritage brands.
• Established blackbook of contacts within key UK and international retailers.
• Strong understanding of fashion merchandising, collection presentation, and wholesale strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Based in Central London office, 5 days per week.
• International travel required to meet with key accounts and attend trade events.

What We Offer:

• A chance to work with a prestigious British heritage brand with a strong reputation.
• Exposure to both UK and international wholesale markets.
• A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your expertise will make a real impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the brand.

If you are a commercially driven professional with a passion for fashion and strong wholesale experience, this is the perfect role for you. Join us and help bring our heritage brand to even greater heights.