Sales Director - Retail & Wholesale

Sales Director – Retail & Wholesale

Location: Hybrid – Kettering, UK | Regular travel required

Company: Loake Shoemakers

Reports to: Managing Director

Loake is redefining what luxury means – combining timeless craftsmanship with modern sustainability and accessible pricing. As we continue to grow across the UK and internationally, we\’re searching for a visionarySales Director to lead and unify ourRetail and Wholesale channels , shaping the commercial future of our business.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, commercially-driven leader to make a significant impact – driving growth, expanding into new markets, and building empowered, high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sales Leadership : Develop and deliver a unified sales strategy across Retail and Wholesale channels, rooted in brand values and commercial excellence.
• Team Development : Inspire and lead senior sales teams (Retail Managers, Head of Wholesale, Sales Admin, Customer Service), cultivating a culture of performance and collaboration.
• Retail Operations Oversight : Ensure efficient and effective store operations, inventory planning, staffing, and rollouts of new UK and international locations.
• Customer Experience : Champion a consistent, customer-first approach across all touchpoints – online and offline.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Marketing, E-comm, Product, and Operations to drive results and enrich the customer journey.
• Data-Driven Decisions : Leverage insights to improve performance, allocate resources, and identify growth opportunities.
• Financial Management : Oversee P&L, budgeting, and forecasting across all commercial channels.
• Brand Representation : Act as a credible and inspiring ambassador at industry events and media opportunities.

Experience & Attributes

• Extensive senior leadership experience in Retail & Wholesale sales (luxury, fashion, or footwear preferred)
• Proven success driving commercial growth and launching new stores or markets
• Deep understanding of customer behaviour and retail operations
• Strong financial acumen and analytical thinking
• Inspirational leader who develops and empowers teams
• Confident communicator with the presence to represent a premium brand
• Hands-on, adaptable, and solutions-focused
• Passionate about product, people, and delivering premium experiences
• Willing and able to travel regularly within the UK and internationally

Key Measures of Success

• Revenue growth across channels
• Market expansion and new store openings
• Profitability and operational efficiency
• Customer engagement and loyalty metrics

Why Join Loake?

We’re a brand on the rise – with a proud heritage and an ambitious future. We offer the chance to lead with autonomy, work with passionate teams, and leave a lasting legacy in a fast-evolving business.

If you\’re a high-impact, strategic sales leader ready for your next challenge—we\’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of affordable luxury.

Send your CV with covering letter

Deadline: 8 August 2025

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