International Wholesale Manager (Temp)

INTERNATIONAL WHOLESALE MANAGER – SOFT GOAT

As the International Wholesale Manager for Soft Goat, you will proactively and independently work to ensure that Soft Goat is positioned within the territory in accordance with the overall strategy. Your overall target will be to lead and develop growth plan and goals with each partner. As well to evaluate, explore and implementation of new business opportunities. This role is reporting to the Wholesale Director and is a 1-year temporary position starting early 2027 (Maternity leave).

THE ROLE

- Research and identify new sales opportunities aligned with the brand direction and target customer, and drive the expansion roadmap to reach growth targets

- Manage the success in existing accounts by maintaining strong relationships, merchandise assortment and negotiate favourable terms to reach set targets per market

- Handle forecasting and inventory management to drive profitability, by ensuring sell through of remaining inventory by end of season and feedback on core product lines to the product organisation

- Developing, steering, and ensuring implementation of Strategic Key Account Marketing plans for the strategic key accounts in accordance with objectives, budget aspirations and seasonal brand calendar within your territory.

- Together with Wholesale Director leading the yearly and seasonal budget process.

- Ensuring a professional and top-in-class sell-in each season to our customers.

- Search, evaluate and implementation of new business opportunities.

- Planning, negotiating, and managing contracts and trade terms.

- Supporting and organizing other relevant Internal sales projects from time to time.

ABOUT YOU

- Business and results-oriented with a growth mindset and strong commercial drive

- Competent in building and developing sustainable relationships

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

- Pro-active, product-forward focus

- Outstanding communication and organisation skills

- Self-motivated, responsible and confident

- Fluent in English

YOUR PROFILE

- 4+ years' experience working in wholesale sales within the fashion industry.

- Established industry working relationships with accounts

- Familiarity negotiating contracts, as well as payment and shipping terms

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

- Flexibility to travel and attend industry events, including fashion weeks.

We are reviewing applications continuously, with the goal of filling the position no later than 1st of January 2027. So please send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] as soon as possible. Looking forward to hearing from you!