International Strategic Account Manager

Footasylum PLC

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
On-site
International business development
Wholesale and global sales
Opening new markets
The role will be responsible for driving profitable growth across identified target markets through the development of Wholesale partners, regional distributors, Sales Agents, and Key Accounts

Job Summary

  • The role will be responsible for driving profitable growth across identified target markets through the development of Wholesale partners, regional distributors, Sales Agents, and Key Accounts.
  • You will identify, evaluate, and open new international markets aligned to brand strategy and growth priorities, developing and executing go-to-market plans for each region.
  • You will act as the commercial link between Product, Marketing, Operations, and Finance, providing market insights to inform product direction, pricing architecture, and range planning.

Matching Summary

The role will be responsible for driving profitable growth across identified target markets through the development of Wholesale partners, regional distributors, Sales Agents, and Key Accounts.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • International business development
  • Wholesale and global sales
  • Opening new markets
  • Managing distributors and agents
  • Scaling international wholesale revenue
  • Cross-cultural relationship building

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Builder mentality
  • Comfortable in fast-moving environments
  • Balance brand protection with commercial opportunity
  • Expert in UK culture
  • Brand fanatic

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in international business development, wholesale, or global sales within Sportswear, Sport, Lifestyle/Fashion
  • Strong track record of opening new markets
  • Strong track record of managing distributors and agents
  • Strong track record of scaling international wholesale revenue
  • Experience working across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, Americas preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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