Area Manager

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