Director, Sales - London, United Kingdom - Centric Brands
Description
About Us:
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women's, men's and kid's apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty.
We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box.
Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Sales
Our sales professionals have a major impact on our business as they develop and implement the projections, forecasts and long-range planning strategies that will fuel our success today and into the future.
The challenges are exciting, the pace is fast, and you'll have a chance to build a career of almost limitless possibilities.
Specific Responsibilities Would Include:
The Director of Sales drives strategies set by the Executive Vice President of Sales in order to maximize sales and margins, support and promote the brand(s), where appropriate, and maintain optimal relationships with
Working with customers like JDS, SDI, El Corte Ingles, ASSOS, Amazon, Zalando and LSS.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Innovation
- Strategically cultivate new accounts and seek opportunities to expand business with existing
business relationships with customers
- Guide research and competitive analysis; interpret relevant trends and communicate with internal
- Oversee development of line plan for Under Armour in context of larger assortment and cost
suggested assortments based on marketplace and customer base
- Collaboratively devise and articulate brand positioning and key strategic initiatives for brand
Operations & Results
- Lead regular review of shipments and orders, sales and stock levels, merchandising and
- Guide strategies and approve recommendations to maximize sales and minimize markdowns
- Travel frequently to customer locations to meet with leadership and ensure proper instore
- Manage plannning and replenishment business
- Manage the cultivation, development and maintenance of relationships with new and existing customers at DMM level and below
- Oversee communications and feedback between customers and internal partners in Sales, Design, Production and retail coordinators
- Partner with planning and customers to oversee coop, allowances and givebacks
- Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
- Train and coach junior team members in selling, negotiating and presentation skills
- Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals and team
- Attract, develop and retain talent
- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented and ou going
- Strong analytical skills and fluent in retail math
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 58 years experience in wholesale apparel sales
- Exp with Sporting Goods a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAP a plus
- Underwear experience a plus
- Travel Required
In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership.
Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.
Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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