Head of Sales – Established Fashion & Sportswear Branded Supplier
Greater Manchester, UK
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Head of Sales UK & Europe to join a well‑established fashion and sportswear branded supplier to the high street, leading overall growth and sales strategy while managing and developing key UK and European retail accounts.
The Role
* Develop and execute sales strategy aligned with annual revenue plans, growth objectives and key KPIs across UK and Europe.
* Identify and evaluate new markets, channels and customer segments to expand the customer base and drive distribution growth.
* Own and grow a portfolio of existing UK and EU retail accounts, safeguarding revenue while protecting profitability and margins.
* Lead the generation of new business opportunities, converting prospects into long‑term, high‑value client relationships.
* Drive high‑level negotiations with key clients and partners to secure optimal terms, pricing and margin protection.
* Collaborate closely with Product Development, QA and Marketing teams to align product strategy, pricing and brand positioning with market needs.
* Represent the company at senior client meetings, trade shows and industry events to build brand authority and strengthen strategic relationships.
* Monitor sales performance across the team, ensuring consistent delivery against targets, budgets and margin goals.
Requirements
* Proven track record in Head of Sales or Senior Sales leadership roles within fashion/retail.
* Product knowledge across men’s and women’s fashion collections within high street retail.
* Strong leadership and team management experience, building and motivating multi‑disciplinary sales and account teams.
* Strategic commercial thinker with proven growth mindset and ability to deliver multi‑year sales strategies.
* Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
* Demonstrable ability to manage multiple complex projects, prioritise effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
* Experience working with EU market customers and distribution channels (desirable).
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