Experienced, commercial, personable Regional Sales Manager to manage and grow the brand through independent retailers in the geographical region. Strong commercial skills and understanding of the brand's DNA. Highly organized. Creative thinker and decision maker. Passionate about Jellycat's brand and characters. Team player flexible, personable, and motivated.
Minimum of 3 years as Sales Manager, NAM, KAM, or Retail Buyer. Essential to live within the territory. Skills in Microsoft applications, Excel, PowerPoint. Ideally experience with a luxury brand. Prior experience in merchandising and POS. Passionate about providing excellent customer support and experience.
What the job involves
Your mission is to be a brand ambassador, increasing sales in your region and ensuring the company looks good in stores. You will build and nurture strong relationships to grow the business across various product categories. You will work closely with your line manager and Head of UK Sales to deliver go-to-market plans, aligning on annual budget plans and product forecasts and ensuring the brand's luxury positioning is not compromised.
You will have the autonomy to make decisions in the best interest of the brand, ensuring the company is represented in the right luxury accounts. You will nurture existing stockist relationships and proactively identify new stockists and opportunities. You will work with the marketing teams on POS branding, provide in-store training, launch new collections, and attend UK tradeshows and supporting events.
You will develop strong, professional relationships with stockists, build financial budget plans, present quarterly updates to the line manager and Head of UK Sales, and support account managers with feedback and visual merchandising. You will be supported by marketing, credit control, product development, customer service, IT, supply chain, and a wider sales team.
Application process
Apply via the link provided or via ECW Search contact email
Born in London and loved worldwide, Jellycat has spent 25 years creating joy through whimsical and luxurious soft toys. Our unique characters have delighted millions and are showcased in prestigious stores across 77 countries. Renowned for our playful designs and high-quality materials, our diverse product range includes toys, accessories, books, music, and films. With main studios in London, Minneapolis, and Shanghai, we continue to innovate and spread joy globally.