Junior Wholesale Manager

Who we areCaramel is a modern success story, created by a unique founder with a strong vision and immensepassion, who originally started out in 1999 by creating unparalleled childrenswear. Caramel is a Britishcompany that designs, manufactures, markets and distributes luxury womenswear, childrenswearand homeware. The products are distributed through the brand’s 7 stores in 3 countries, over 100independent retailers, including key department stores in more than 20 countries, as well as Caramelown online shop: caramel-shop.co.ukCommitmentWe are looking for an exceptional Junior Wholesale Manager to join our team. Reporting to theCommercial Director, you will develop and maintain relationships with partners and implement aglobal strategy across key markets. This role presents a rewarding opportunity when the company isembarking on a period of exciting strategic growth. We are looking for a candidate to help support usshape the future of our wholesale business and other commercial opportunities.Key Responsibilities:Provide daily assistance to the Commercial Director on wholesale administrative tasks(including reporting, scheduling, and communications).Manage relationships with a range of partners (from department stores to independentretailers and online) to drive business and ensure strong sell-throughs. This includes partnertraining, sales incentives, marketing activations, and product knowledge communications.Develop and manage internal and external reporting to maximize team performance,providing key data and insights to management.Assist in seasonal market preparation, including market prep data, customer appointmentmanagement, showroom/tradeshow setup, appointment running and relationship buildingetc.Collaborate cross-functionally with production, merchandising, finance, and logistics teamsto ensure timely deliveries and meet customer expectations.Ensure effective seasonal account management, including maintaining up-to-date customershipping and payment records, managing master files, and uploading tracking orders inZedonk. Retrieve and send order confirmations within the required timeframe.Prepare and deliver product knowledge to customers, managing the calendar for producttraining sessions (virtual and in-person) each season.Drive business growth by researching and developing new partner opportunities that alignwith brand values and complement the existing portfolio.Work with Marketing, Press, and Social teams to create key account communication plansthat drive brand awareness, sales, and strategic collaborations.Support on Buying and merchandising.Support partner activations both in-store and digitally, in line with the overall companystrategy.Support Caramel team and engage with prospective customers at tradeshows.Be open to supporting on other commercial opportunities such as trunk shows and concession management.The CandidateCommitment to the Caramel vision.Minimum 5 years’ experience in wholesale.Educated to degree level (desirable).Excellent knowledge of and contacts in the luxury fashion and key accounts worldwideAbility to work autonomously once assignments and directions are instructed.Ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively and maintain a positive attitude while movingbetween changing priorities.Strong organisational and follow-through skills; must pay attention to the details.Proven track record of proactively gaining and retaining new clients.Outstanding organisational skills and ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.A team player, able to multitask and work in a dynamic and reactive environment.Strong analytical skills.Sales-oriented with good negotiation skills.Computer literate in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.Willing to travel. Fluent spoken and written English.