GANNI is looking for a Wholesale Director, EMEA

GANNI IS LOOKING FOR A PASSIONATE AND BUSINESS ORIENTED WHOLESALE DIRECTOR, EMEA TO JOIN OUR GLOBAL WHOLESALE TEAM!

YOUR MISSION & RESPONSIBILITIES AHEAD OF YOU
As our new Wholesale Director, you will drive the Wholesale expansion in Europe and Middle East and guide sales team with the implementation of the plan. You will report directly to the Global WSL Director and work closely with Sales Managers to develop strategic relationships with key accounts regarding product, brand positioning and develop action-oriented proposals and in line with company values.

Responsibilities ahead of you

• Create and achieve targeted sales goals through the conception of sales projects and review of sales analysis at a weekly, monthly, and seasonal basis
• Drive the development of talent within the department and focus of skillset growth of direct reports (Sales Managers, Sales Specialists, Wholesale Assistants/Coordinator)
• Monitor staff performance through the year to ensure KPIs can be met
• Participate in seasonal markets and action market preparation, including confirmation of appointments and prep of showroom as host venue
• Responsible for management of order entry, changes, confirmations, and processing as well as generating reorders as required
• Monitor shipping and credit status
• Collaborate and work with all members of the team to help create a cohesive wholesale business across all channels
• Partner with internal departments to establish strong working relationships and effective communication.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of applicable experience in a luxury fashion company or related
• Leadership capabilities to inspire and motivate a team
• Commercial awareness and strong business acumen
• Proven ability to drive results and develop business results
• Passionate about exceeding corporate goals and driving business through excellent execution
• Ability to understand current market trends and buying psychology
• Ability to travel

WHAT ELSE?
Depending on the right candidate we are happy to accommodate the base in either the Paris, Milan or London office.

THE GANNI WAY
We are looking for a true GANNI ambassador - someone who shares our values of Openness (ready to evolve, honest not perfect), Optimism (you never stand still, just dance!), Authenticity (you march at your own beat!), Accountability (no excuses, you make an impact) & Responsibility (make small changes, see big differences).

The GANNI culture is based on a learning and results-driven mentality, where everyone is united by a common purpose of (hack)the fashion system!
GANNI is a state of mind - more than a way of dressing and we love to change the usual practice in everything we do. We are confident and capable of anything! So prepare yourself to be comfortable with the uncomfortable and hacking the system together with our amazing Wholesale team!

BE BOLD AND JOIN OUR GANNI COMMUNITY!
We hope you got all your questions answered and feel motivated to join our team and become a part of the GANNI community. If you have more questions regarding the position please contact Thomas Lecoq, Global Sales Director at [email protected].

We will be interviewing candidates continuously and kindly ask you to send your application and CV as soon as possible. Please use the “Apply for position” button.
We welcome applications from all people regardless of gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, racial identities, religious beliefs, disability statuses and personal expressions. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV.

ABOUT GANNI
Based in Copenhagen and owned and run by husband-and-wife team Creative Director Ditte Reffstrup and Founder Nicolaj Reffstrup, GANNI has developed exponentially over recent years with its Scandi 2.0 sense of style full of personality and contrasts. GANNI is all about making our community who wear our clothes feel even more confident and capable of anything. For us, acting responsibly is a moral obligation.

GANNI is committed to creating a more diverse, equal and inclusive workforce, building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. It is a fundamental policy at GANNI not to discriminate on any basis or characteristics and celebrate diversity. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply.

At GANNI we see behaving responsibly as our moral obligation. GANNI focuses on making more responsible choices every day to do better for our planet and community. Responsibility is at the heart of everything we do and we encourage all employees to take part in our journey towards becoming a more inclusive, equal and responsible business.

OUR VISION & MISSION
Hack(ing) the fashion system.

Evolving from a distinctive Scandinavian fashion brand, we are more than a way of dressing - we are a creative collective and diverse community of first movers, committed to environmental responsibility and progressive social activism, setting the tone for the next generation to follow.

Application due
10/31/2022

Start date
Start as soon as possible

Category
Wholesale

Workplace
London, Paris or Milan

Contact
Thomas Lecoq
Global Wholesale Director
[email protected]
0033 0786 471 448

Kilde: Dansk Mode & Textil