Regional Sales Manager Womenswear

Born in Amsterdam, Scotch & Soda celebrates the free spirit of its birth city. Endlessly optimistic, we champion individuality, authenticity and the power of self-expression to create the unique – an attitude reflected in our designs. The Scotch & Soda collections include menswear, womenswear, kidswear, denim, eyewear, fragrances, and accessories, occupying a unique space in today’s fashion landscape. Globally, we're expanding, with stores in major cities in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Australia – and we’d love for you to be part of the journey.

We are looking for a Regional Sales Manager for our Dutch Womenswear division. This position is crucial to the future growth and development of the sales within the Scotch & Soda wholesale business. In this role you will deliver strong sales performance and direction within the premium segment Womenswear business in your region in the Netherlands. As the Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible to execute the brand vision and sales strategy for the Scotch & Soda product engine in collaboration with the local leadership team, further developing the brands already impressive brand heritage, DNA and high-quality product offering globally. You will be the representation of Scotch & Soda Womenswear for the South of the Netherlands.

Reporting to the Wholesale Director, you will bring relevant ideas to the table, continuously implementing the strategy and optimistically partner with our clients in your region. You are part of a truly passionate team, striving for excellence at the top of their game!

Responsibilities: 

• Execute sales strategies in a timely manner appropriate for the target customer / market. Meet the company targets by determining goals and objectives in sales and profits for the category.
• Identify and approach sales opportunities in marketplaces/territories and key target consumer segments. You will maximise opportunity by articulating the Brands expression as distinct product values whilst communicating this vision to the customer and prospects.
• Co-Lead and implement simple and effective sales processes that ensure the sales team are driven by consumer insight and data and that this is embedded into their processes.
• Implement processes that ensure best use of product development to maximise sales performance.
• Oversee and review processes that ensure sales opportunities are maximised and identify additional sales, VM support and marketing opportunities and activations.
• Make transparent plannings, customer growth plans, budgets and focus maintaining our Salesforce CRM database to actualize client data and (potential) sales opportunities
• You will be a confident presenter and must be able to bring sales and brand stories to life, working closely with our sales support and local marketing teams.

What is needed?

You will be someone who has a passion & competitive flair for fashion sales & marketing.

• Experience in a similar role within a similar or larger organisations in the industry.
• Use your initiative and have the ability to influence and take action where necessary
• A clear, concise communicator with strong interpersonal skills and eye for detail
• Problem Solver with strong leadership skills
• Demonstrated record of achievement in a prior sales position
• Strong closing skills. Prior attendance at formal sales training courses a plus
• Proven oral, written, telephone and presentation skills
• The ability to work under stress and resolve conflict.
• Ability to learn and retain product specific information and utilize to position the features and benefits to our customers
• Fluent in English and Dutch
• Driving License B

LOTS TO LOVE

You will get a lot of opportunity in this position to discover our still growing company, come up with new ideas and develop yourself constantly in a work environment where you experience a lot of freedom and enjoy the following benefits:

• A highly collective creative and welcoming environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development
• To work in our beautiful office in Amsterdam & Hoofddorp
• A 39hour working week, Fridays end at 4PM
• Apple equipment
• 28 holiday days per year
• Onefit subscription for EUR29 a month (instead of EUR65)
• Amazing company drinks, events and parties
• Employee discounts. 28% online and in store and access to our Friends&Family sale
• Access to great company benefits around parenthood and wellbeing
• Company Car
• A competitive salary and a annual 8% holiday pay
• A pension scheme which is 2/3 funded by Scotch & Soda
• A seasonal bonus on top of your salary to acknowledge outstanding performances