Wholesale Sales Manager

Weird Fish Clothing

Scotland

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

50% employee discount

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

An apparel company is seeking a Wholesale Sales Manager to oversee its customer base in Scotland and the North of England. The ideal candidate will have proven wholesale experience in fashion and be able to build strong relationships with retail partners. Responsibilities include managing sales forecasts, developing territory strategy, and ensuring brand standards are met across all partner accounts. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and car allowance within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Proven experience in wholesale sales management, preferably within the fashion industry.
Experience building relationships with independent retailers.
Track record of exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow wholesale accounts in Scotland and North England.
Deliver on sales targets and build long-term relationships.
Represent the brand at trade shows and ensure standards are upheld.
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing wholesale partners.
Conduct regular store visits to review performance, present new collections, support merchandising needs, and identify growth opportunities.
Provide product knowledge training and brand education to retail partners.
Ensure excellent customer service levels at all times.
Deeply understand the brand DNA, product ranges, customer profile, and core values, consistently champion them in all external interactions.
Ensure brand standards are upheld across all partner stores, from merchandising to communication.
Attend domestic and international trade shows, sales meetings, and seasonal showrooms as required.
Confidently present collections and articulate key product stories to prospective and existing accounts.
Work closely with internal teams including Buying and Design, Marketing, Merchandising, and Customer Service.
Provide feedback on competitor performance, customer behaviour, and regional insights to support wider business decisions.

Skills

Proven wholesale experience within fashion, lifestyle, or consumer goods

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated and organized

Job description

Wholesale Sales Manager (Scotland and North of England)

Location: Scotland and North England region

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Competitive salary + Bonus and Car Allowance

Join the Shoal at Weird Fish! We are a talented and Dynamic team who work hard and represent the retail lifestyle brand we love. We offer something different from the norm, a sense of fun, an eye for practicality and plenty of style and quality. We are looking for a passionate individual to join the team, to help us grow and shape the exciting journey we are on.

We are seeking a talented Wholesale Sales Manager to look after our customer base in Scotland and North England region. This role requires a commercially driven self-starter who can hit the ground running. You will champion the brand, embody its values, and build strong, sustainable relationships with existing and new retail partners. You’ll be accountable for delivering on pre-order and in-season sales targets, maximising opportunities within your territory, and ensuring the brand is represented consistently across all touchpoints.

Your key areas of focus

Sales & Territory Growth

Deliver and exceed seasonal pre-order targets and in-season sales forecasts.
Actively manage and grow the territory, identifying opportunities for increased sell-in and sell-through.
Scout, approach, and open new wholesale accounts aligned with brand positioning and strategic goals.

Account Management

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing wholesale partners.
Conduct regular store visits to review performance, present new collections, support merchandising needs, and identify growth opportunities.
Provide product knowledge training and brand education to retail partners.
Ensure excellent customer service levels at all times.

Brand Representation

Deeply understand the brand DNA, product ranges, customer profile, and core values, consistently champion them in all external interactions.
Ensure brand standards are upheld across all partner stores, from merchandising to communication.
Attend domestic and international trade shows, sales meetings, and seasonal showrooms as required.
Confidently present collections and articulate key product stories to prospective and existing accounts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with internal teams including Buying and Design, Marketing, Merchandising, and Customer Service.
Provide feedback on competitor performance, customer behaviour, and regional insights to support wider business decisions.

What our Shoal needs

Proven wholesale experience within fashion, lifestyle, or consumer goods.
Existing relationships or familiarity with independent retailers across Scotland and the North of England is highly desirable.
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of hitting and exceeding sales targets.
Confident presenter with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working autonomously.
Ability to travel extensively across the territory and to HQ (Gloucestershire) as needed.
Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
Ability to have input and impact in our organisation.
A collaborative and supportive team environment.
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service increments.
50% employee discount on full price items.

If you are passionate about sales and have the skills and experience, we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

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