JOB TITLE – Wholesale Territory Manager - DACH

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LOCATION – UK or based in Territory but with regular travel across Europe and to London and Surrey.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

As the Wholesale Territory Manager for DACH, you will be responsible for managing and developing wholesale business with new and existing retail partners throughout the region. Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in premium outdoor gear and apparel. Proven ability to open and grow new accounts.

THE ROLE:

• Pro-actively drive sales and manage existing stockists while developing new strategic partnerships.
• Analyse and present weekly, monthly and seasonal data
• Provide competitor analysis to ensure the brand has a commercial product offering at the right price point and is presented in the most effective way

• Schedule and prioritise in-store training and trade shows to ensure the brand are represented correctly at all times

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REQUIRED SKILLS

•  Account Manager or Senior Account Manager with a minimum of 3 years of experience in contemporary or premium wholesale, preferably specialising in outdoor gear and apparel
• Expertise in wholesale negotiations, margins and pricing structures
• Established relationships with outdoor gear and apparel retailers.
• Positive and persuasive skilled in building long-lasting customer relationships.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work to seasonal deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively.
• Target-driven with strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Flexibility to work longer hours during the selling season and to travel abroad.
• Commercially minded
• Ability to build strong and effective relationships internally and externally
• A genuine love of being outdoors and going camping.
• At Snow Peak we believe we are all users, and alongside traditional account management
• Camping with all key accounts is a necessity of the role, as well as hosting and facilitating outdoor customer events with retailers.

• Setting the sales strategy for the brand alongside the department Directors
• Set and be responsible for annual and seasonal sales targets by store and country with overview from the Sales Director

DESIRABLE:

• Knowledge of any other European language, preferably German or French.

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‍THIS POSITION MIGHT BE RIGHT IF YOU

• Share a passion for the outdoors and the beneficial role it plays in people’s lives
• Express curiosity and creativity by taking initiative and be resourceful
• Understand your effect on business targets
• Make a memorable impact by being approachable, respectful, responsible, and joyful
• Value all people for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives

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SALARY

• Up to £40k euro €45k, depending on experience

ABOUT SNOW PEAK

In 1958, Yukio Yamai founded Snow Peak in the Niigata Prefecture of Japan. Yukio was an accomplished mountaineer and was dissatisfied with the products available, so he designed his own line of high-quality gear. His innovative and pioneering spirit continues to guide our vision.Today, Snow Peak is still led by the Yamai family – Yukio's son Tohru is the CEO of Snow PeakUSA and Chairman of the Board and his granddaughter Lisa serves as president. Snow Peak provides a wide range of high-quality outdoor gear and apparel to discerning consumers worldwide. Each product we produce is thoughtfully designed and rigorously tested to ensure beauty, function and durability. Each item is investment-grade equipment that powers restorative experiences in nature. Snow Peak London, Limited is at an exciting stage in company history, as we build out the wholesale and direct to consumer business across Europe. In 2021, we opened our new UK headquarters in Surrey and in 2019 launched a flagship retail store and event space in Regent Street, London.

Under the policy that "we are also users". In Japan and the USA we host annual Snow Peak Way camping events so that both users and staff can meet and talk with each other, fostering a close-knit community of like minded outdoor enthusiasts.

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THE SNOW PEAK PERSON

The Snow Peak Person is both an outdoor enthusiast and a passionate creative. They believe in their talents and capabilities, are thoughtful in their approach and have a deep appreciation for their work and the world around them. Snow Peak People don’t shy away from growth or new challenges; they’re team players who prioritize connection and communication – and they’re serious about play.

If this sounds like you, and if you see the perfect fit, send your CV and cover letter to hr@snowpeak.co.uk

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