Wholesale International Sales Manager in London

Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious sporting brand in the recruitment of an International Sales Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced wholesale sales professional with a background in cycling, motorsports, sportswear or sporting goods to join a growing international business and play a key role in driving commercial success across the UK and USA markets.

The Role

As International Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the B2B wholesale sales strategy, driving revenue growth and strengthening partnerships across key international markets. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will identify new business opportunities, expand distribution channels and support the continued growth of the brand globally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving wholesale sales growth across the UK and USA markets
• Developing and nurturing relationships with existing and prospective wholesale partners
• Arranging and conducting sales appointments, presentations and account reviews
• Identifying new market opportunities, territories and routes to market
• Analysing sales performance, market trends and customer data to inform commercial decisions
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver successful product launches and sales initiatives
• Attending international trade shows, industry events, conferences and range review meetings
• Representing the brand and acting as a key ambassador within the industry

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work collaboratively with the Marketing Manager, Head of Sales and Operations Manager as part of an established and high-performing head office team.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will possess proven international wholesale sales management experience gained within the sportswear, cycling, motorsports or sporting goods sectors. You will have a strong commercial mindset, a passion for building relationships and a demonstrable track record of delivering sustainable sales growth.

You will also possess:

• Proven experience developing and implementing successful wholesale sales strategies
• Strong negotiation, presentation and account management skills
• Excellent analytical and commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales and market data
• Experience managing key stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
• A collaborative and proactive approach with exceptional organisational skills
• A strong understanding of international wholesale markets and distribution channels
• The flexibility and willingness to travel internationally to attend trade shows, events and customer meetings

The Package

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading sporting brand during an exciting period of growth. In return, the business offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000pa, an attractive benefits package and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and passionate team environment while contributing to the brand's continued international success.