Director Wholesale Packs EMEA Eastpak JanSport Kipling
Director Wholesale Packs EMEA Eastpak JanSport Kipling
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Job Description
Werelooking for an outstanding Director Wholesale Europe to join our Packs (EASTPAK JANSPORT KIPLING) organisation in Antwerp Belgium.
Letstalk about the role
You will be responsible for developing the Packs Field Sales business across Europe to project growth and longrange plans in line with the Brands Goals.
You will be responsible to align people and resources across an Omnichannel landscape and exploiting synergies.
You will have full P&L responsibility for all accounts and agencies and you will be accountable for inspiring leading the EMEA wholesale organization to drive sales and execute against goals resulting in a seamless brands experience across the different channels.
How you will make the difference
Accountable for leading developing and driving plans actions and decisions that deliver sales growth and grows margin and profit for the brand.
Lead the regional team to evolve productivity through accelerating top line growth improving gross margins managing expenses and building efficiencies.
Monitor overall profitability of the agencies to grow within budgeted cost parameters.
Align with the Brands Vision to develop and communicate a multiyear vision and growth strategy for all involved channels and accounts.
Strong partnership with the senior team across all disciplines influence the development of all aspects including product assortment allocation design and layout of stores/online visual look marketing/promotions.
Provide perspective on market store and product opportunities that will further accelerate the growth.
Cooperate with other VF brands to ensure that all synergies and opportunities for VF are maximised.
Build and foster effective and healthy relationships with direct reports and business partners that results in confidence morale and spirit within the team. You will act as role model people leadership and development via consistent and productive coaching. You will be responsible to develop and manage your organization to achieve business results and coach your direct reports.
Skills for Success
To succeed you need to:
Extensive years of experience in a similar role of which at least a few years of people management experience.
A proven track record of creating and managing effective organizations and driving change in large organizations.
Ability to coach develop and manage a team located in different countries.
Strong empathy and influencing skills combined with the ability to collaborate with different stakeholders.
Capable to work under pressure and prioritise against business objectives.
Ability to look after both numbers (sales/profit) and experience.
Enthusiastic determined and fearless.
Able to move from big picture to handson activities with equal enthusiasm and determination.
Fluent in English with any other languages being a plus.
Travel Expected: 30
Industry of experience within Fashion Apparel Footwear Accessories
Aformal education and subsequent University bachelors or masters degree in business administration are nice to have but we are mostinterested in your total experience and professional achievements.
Whats in it For You
We are in the business of unleashing human potential driven by the ideas energy and commitment of our people. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental physical and financial wellbeing for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits we are the total package.
A supportive feedbackbased culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do.
An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds lifestyles and nationalities love working together.
Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand multi countries organization
On site gym offering health and wellbeing initiatives
A discount card with 50 on all VF brands
This post is eligible for relocation support.
About VF
VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It is the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.
Free to Be Inclusion & Diversity
As a purposeled performance driven company we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect connection openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.
If you likewhat you have read and want to join our teamthen we would like to hear from you!
RRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
