Overview
DKNY is an international brand in fashion being part of the American group G-III Apparel Group LTD.
Global fashion brand is looking for an area manager to oversee the international wholesale distribution for their apparel, footwear and accessories collections.
Responsibilities
- Manage the existing distribution within the assigned geographic areas and identify new opportunities.
- Seasonal budget forecasting
- Seasonal sales campaign preparation
- Achieve the seasonal budget objectives
- Assuring strongest assortment placement, guaranteeing brand consistency, providing the highest potential of sales performance
- Monitor sales performance with key accounts on a weekly basis and address in season opportunities and schedule monthly touch base calls with key partners to discuss business progress.
- Identify opportunities with agents to develop our distribution in specific geographic areas to complement directly managed partners.
- Frequent travel to remain updated on market evolution/competitors, visiting existing partners and prospect new business opportunities.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in wholesale (retail experience is a plus) managing the international market.
- Strong understanding of the international market with strong relationships across different distribution channels (e-tailers, department stores, multibrand stores).
- Fluent written and spoken English, other written and spoken European language(s) is/are a plus.
- Proficiency in computer skills in particular Excel and Power Point
- Retail math understanding
- Strong social skills and ability to communicate and establish relations at all levels
- Ability to work within a dynamic team environment
- Passion for the fashion world
- Ability to work under pressure and flexibility
- Strategic and business agility
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Availability and flexibility to travel are a must