Jaeger-LeCoultre Wholesale Manager
Tokyo, JAPAN
Job description
Be the representant of Jaeger LeCoultre towards our external partners , manage and activate a network of 20-30 point of sales.
Ensure the brand is well represented toward our wholesale partners.
Support our partners, ensure they have the level of training necessary to have staff that can deliver a seamless brand experience.
Job Description
· Manage and activate a network of 20-30 Point of Sales (POS)
· Propose additional relevant network development evolution
· Achieve monthly and yearly sales objectives
· Manage accounts; visit POS regularly, take care of replenishment and stock, apply brand guidelines; produce relevant reports on sales and backorders
· Propose and implement a sell-out plan by account/pos including fairs and events calendar
· Ensure the sales associates are properly trained and motivated, including putting in place incentive plan.
· Take care of display according to brand VMD
· Maximize brand visibility (negotiation with dealer/department store)
· Participate to team meetings and activities
· Reports to the Commercial Director
Requirements
· Being customer centric
· Wholesale experience mandatory (minimum roughly 3 years)
· Experience in luxury products and/or watch industry a plus but not mandatory
· Business network with department store (Gaisho), distributors, etc. a plus
· Excellent communication skills
· Native level Japanese, Business level English is required
· Numerical skills, excel proficiency mandatory
· Pro-active and problem solving mindset, committed and self-motivated
· Be a team player
Others
· Frequent business trips (domestic weekly, 1-2 times overseas)
· Product training will be provided
· Starting date November 1st