DACH Wholesale Area Manager - Premium Footwear

Reporting directly to the EMEA Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving wholesale business development across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

This position combines key account management with new business acquisition and requires a commercially driven professional capable of building long-term partnerships while identifying new opportunities aligned with the brand's positioning.Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing existing wholesale customers across the DACH region.
• Building strong relationships with buyers, business owners, and key decision-makers.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities and strategic accounts.
• Actively opening new accounts and expanding the customer portfolio.
• Conducting regular customer visits and spending significant time in the market.
• Planning and managing sales appointments, market visits, and trade show participation.
• Presenting collections and effectively communicating the brand's value proposition.
• Gathering and sharing market intelligence, including competitor activity, customer feedback, pricing trends, and commercial opportunities.
• Monitoring sales performance, order intake, sell-through results, and account potential.
• Collaborating closely with headquarters and the wholesale team on budgets, forecasts, and commercial strategies.
• Ensuring timely and effective follow-up on customer meetings and commercial activities.
• Contributing to the development of the DACH market while protecting and strengthening the brand's premium positioning.