Account Manager UK & IE - Menswear

We are looking for an Account Manager – Menswear, UK & Ireland to develop and grow our wholesale business across one of our most important markets. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with premium partners while representing a brand rooted in Scandinavian design, quality and responsibility.

Reporting to the Head of Wholesale, UK, IE & Export Markets, you will play a key role in shaping our presence across the region. This is a commercial, hands‑on position for someone who enjoys being close to the market, the product and the people behind the business.

RESPONSBILITIES

Commercial & strategic

• Drive wholesale sales and distribution across the UK & IE Menswear market
• Develop and execute business plans and budgets in close collaboration with the Head of Wholesale
• Own and grow relationships with key accounts and premium independent retailers
• Lead prospecting activities to expand distribution in line with brand positioning
• Contribute to commercial collection development, including NOS strategy and optimization
• Ensure a strong 360° overview across budgets, marketing, events, training, B2B and brand visibility

Operational & in‑market

• Act as the main point of contact for accounts across the region
• Provide weekly in‑store support in London department stores, including:
• Shop floor assistance
• Stock management and sell‑through follow‑up
• Visual merchandising
• Ongoing dialogue with store staff and management
• Travel monthly across London and surrounding areas, and regularly to Northern UK and Ireland
• Attend and sell during London, Paris and Copenhagen Fashion Weeks when required
• Run and maintain the London showroom to Samsøe Samsøe standards
• Support export markets when needed in collaboration with the Head of Wholesale

YOUR PROFILE

• Proven experience in wholesale sales within premium or contemporary fashion
• Strong knowledge of the UK & Ireland retail landscape, particularly menswear
• Commercially minded with a natural ability to build long‑term partnerships
• Structured and analytical, with confidence in performance tracking and follow‑up
• Hands‑on, proactive and comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Flexible and willing to travel extensively as part of the role

WE OFFER

• A key commercial role in an international fashion brand with strong Scandinavian roots
• High level of responsibility and ownership in a strategically important market
• A collaborative, informal culture with passionate colleagues
• The opportunity to influence both commercial strategy and product development

If you can identify with our concept and our ambitions, we look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, please contact our Head of Wholesale UK, IE & Export Markets, Hannah Cuss, at [email protected].

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of age, national and cultural background, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

WHO ARE WE?

Our story, brand, and vision

Samsøe Samsøe dates back to 1993, when a small jewellery shop opened in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter. The label soon expanded to include premium T-shirts and knitwear, primarily for men. In 2000, the current owners took over the brand, transforming it into an international fashion house focusing on contemporary clothes, footwear and accessories for men and women.

With a nod to its Scandinavian heritage, Samsøe Samsøe is defined by a wearable aesthetic that combines the utilitarian ease of Copenhagen street style with a quintessentially Scandinavian spirit. Collections transcend trends, drawing on Denmark’s renowned design tradition to result in minimalist, affordable and accessible fashion.