Country Manager Benelux

Le Temps de Cerises, a French denim fashion brand with a Pan European footprint and rapid sales growth across multiple markets, is recruiting a COUNTRY MANAGER for the Benelux region.

Primary Accountabilities: The Country Manager will create and implement local brand strategies that align with the global brand vision, aiming to enhance local brand awareness and exceed sales objectives.

• Accountable for achieving and exceeding sales targets for the Benelux region and key accounts
• Definition of seasonal sales strategy and implementation of strategy with the regional sales rep and accounts
• Management of Le Temps des Cerises retail corners within the Inno department store, including establishment of sales goals, forecasts, sales reporting / KPIs and supervision of dedicated Inno sales manager and staff
• Manage and build strategic long-terms relationships with existing and new partners with a key aim of maximizing sales, profitability and brand equity for Le Temps des Cerises
• Efficient and seamless communication with customer service department in Marseille head office on seasonal deliveries and day to day operations
• Monitor payments of customer base in collaboration with credit department to ensure financial stability and payment discipline of Benelux accounts.
• Accurate analysis and management of reporting including monitoring of order book, collection and analysis of sell thru reports, stock management to maximize reorders and competitive set analysis.
• Strong understanding of brand history, DNA, expert knowledge of the seasonal product lines and ability to share these elements in presentations to customers and regional sales team
• Ownership of local showroom management - inclusive of day to day admin & seasonal showroom merch

What you need to succeed

• Minimum of 5 years previous wholesale / retail sales experience in fashion sector with a proven track record of taking personal ownership to manage and develop business with strategic partners
• Ability to act as our brand ambassador for the Benelux thanks to passion for our brand and for the denim segment in general
• Strong team player but equally comfortable owning projects individually and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal relationships, fluid communication, organization and presentation skills
• Having existing relationships with Belgian and Dutch key accounts and the ability to convert networking assets into new business for Le Temps des Cerises
• Willingness to travel (up to 20%) for sales appointments, store visits, tradeshows and sales meetings. This role is based in Brussels. 
• Fluent in both English & French is a must. Dutch and or Flemish a plus.

What’s in it for you?

·      To become a senior, key team member of a growing and successful ascending brand with huge future potential

·      Competitive fixed salary and commission on sales

• Company car & telephone

If you believe you are right for this role, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to us at

William Rich Jr

w.rich@dogglabel.fr

SAS DOGGLABEL – 13 Rue Gustave Eiffel – 13010 MARSEILLE FRANCE