Head of Wholesale / Brand Partnerships

RHR UK; East London; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global print design house is seeking a head of wholesale to lead retail partnerships and manage a small team. The role involves driving wholesale sales, planning collections, and developing marketing strategies within the luxury fashion sector. Ideal candidates will have experience in wholesale sales, strong connections with retail buyers, and excellent communication skills. Hybrid working options are available along with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in wholesale sales within the luxury fashion or lifestyle sector.
• Knowledge of sleepwear is ideal.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team and report to the creative director.
• Lead wholesale sales outreach and collaborate with existing partners.
• Plan collections and photoshoots with the creative team.
• Develop marketing strategies to enhance brand presence.
• Collaborate on product development and limited editions.

Skills

Wholesale sales

Network of retail buyers

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

A well-established and global print design house, creating beautiful sleepwear, homeware and accessories is looking to secure a head of wholesale to join their friendly team and lead their brand partnerships.

• Reporting in to the creative director, the role involves managing a small team;
• Leading wholesale sales outreach, working closely with existing stockists while bringing in new retail partners
• Planning collections and photoshoots in collaboration with the creative team
• Developing marketing and launch strategies that elevate the brands presence
• Collaborating with partners on new product development and limited editions
• The successful candidate will be experienced in wholesale sales within the luxury fashion or lifestyle sector, ideally with sleepwear knowledge;
• Well-connected with a strong network of retail buyers and stockists
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and deadlines efficiently

If you have relevant experience along with excellent organisation and communication / interpersonal skills, this could be a fabulous opportunity to really progress your career within a passionate team.

With hybrid working on offer and a competitive salary, apply today to avoid missing out!