Sales and Marketing Manager

I am currently recruiting a Sales and Marketing Manager to join a fabulous luxury watch brand.You will be responsible for all aspects of the wholesale operation with a focus on driving sales and marketing.

Main Responsibilities will include:

Manage the day to day activities and operations of the brand in the UK
Take ownership of and manage the budget, balance sheet and income statement for the brand
Provide training programmes to each account (products, VM, etc.)
Seek new distribution opportunities including the completion of tenders and internal documents to acquire appropriate funding
Develop annual business plans
Establish the highest level of communication with the Country Manager, Brand Vice President and Headquarters
Prepare and submit the brand's management reports
Prepare and submit the Sales/Marketing and Communication plans for the UK. Adopt the brand's marketing concept for the UK, assisted by the Country Manager, in line with the brand's worldwide concept
Manage relationships with retailers
Provide recommendations and consult with the Brand HQ regarding overall product, communication and distribution strategies (in close collaboration with the Country Manager)
Responsible for the execution and delivery of payment terms/accounts receivable in line with the bran policy for the UK
Suggest and execute the distribution policy for the country in line with Brand HQ overall distribution policy
Pricing of products according to the international pricing policy of the brand
Responsible for the purchase from Switzerland and the control of inventory levels (qualitative/quantitative)
Supervise the correct usage of display materials by customers
Supervise and manage the merchandising of customers in line with the marketing policy of Brand
Assemble and execute the marketing budget whilst, monitoring, updating and reporting marketing costs through the correct financial reporting structures
Negotiate advertising/promotional activity where appropriate
Work closely with HQ Marketing and PR and put together engaging initiatives for accounts to drive sales
Make all necessary arrangements for any new product launch, price lists, special POS requirements
Make all necessary arrangements for any new product launch, price lists, special POS requirements.

Person Specification:

Proven and demonstrable wholesale management experience, ideally within prestige watches and jewellery
Innovative individual with strong sales and marketing experience
Economic awareness with a strong business acumen
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Knowledge in marketing
Flexible approach to work and willing on occasion to stay away from home
Desire, ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibility if the role develops beyond its existing parameters.