Wholesale Area Manager - Fixed Term - German Speaker Milano

Wholesale Area Manager - Fixed Term - German Speaker
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Location**:

Milano, Italy

ID: 6754

WHY WORK FOR VALENTINO

Founded in Rome 1960, Valentino is an Italian Maison de Couture that aims to provide uniqueness to our customers through mastery, creativity, intimacy and care.

As of today, Valentino counts about 4. 000 colleagues in 30 different Countries all over the world.

Every branch of the Valentino universe is nourished through passion, heritage and values that are constantly re-worked and steadily conveyed in an always contemporary way.

Under the Creative Direction of Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino designs, manufactures and distributes dreamlike creations including Haute Couture, Women and Men RTW, Valentino Garavani Accessories, Eyewear and Beauty.

Our network fully embodies the essence of the Maison, by practicing the Italian hospitality culture with our distinguishing quality, uniqueness and care for details.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

Here at Valentino, We act as a Unique Community & Company.

We strongly believe that HUMANISM is the core of our values and that only teamwork and mutual support will lead to achieve bigger and challenging goals.

We act with integrity and respect towards both our Planet and our People.

Our aim is to create costumer EMOTION and DESIRE because our future depends on our imagination and on being passionate about work as well as about life: every action you make brings you closer to your dreams.

Directly reporting to the Wholesale Senior Manager, he/she will ensure the commercial development of the Brand operating within the guidelines, plans and the approved strategy, policy and business procedures.

**Main Responsibilities**:

Ensure the achievement of sales targets and profit, with a specific focus on DACH countries

Develop trade policies in order to increase the business opportunities

Plan and manage the budget and sales forecast

Assist to the sales campaign

Arrange customer schedule for the Sales campaign in link with showroom

Deal with Customer Service and Aftersale Department

Manage the relationship with key accounts (Dept.

Stores and Key Clients) and support promotional activities in the stores

Analyze market trends, evaluate competitive products and make appropriate suggestions

Provide clients support during buying session, order checks and data entry

Provide feedback and advice to customer service, operations, accounting in the spirit of continuous improvement toward customer satisfaction and achieving the company invoice goals

Weekly sales analysis, definition of sales targets, support during the buying session

**Qualifications and requirements**:

Bachelor's degree

Previous experience in a similar role

Analytical skills, proficiency in Excel (Pivot) and Power Point

Good knowledge and sensitivity for the fashion and luxury product

Team worker, proactive and flexible

Good negotiation skills and leadership

Fluency in Italian, English and German

**Location**: Milan

HOW WE ARE

The Valentino Ecosystem is complex and interconnected.

It is populated by many talents from different areas and with different attributes.

We work hard to grow everyday both as a Maison and as individuals.

Learning by doing and from mistakes, communicating transparently, inspiring sense of belonging, passion and engaging colleagues are the bases of our inclusive and multifaceted world.