Wholesale Area Manager (Nordics)

(Wholesale dept.)

Tom Wood was founded in 2013 by Mona Jensen when she launched her first jewellery collection based on a modern interpretation of historical signet rings. The jewellery collection was then followed by a ready-to-wear collection in 2016, and in 2018 denim became an important part of the product line.

Always focusing on the purity of materials and minimal design, Tom Wood is to be found at over 300 of the leading retailers world wide, such as Selfridges and Dover Street Market in London, KITH, Saks and Bodega in the US, Boon the Shop and Space Mue in Seoul, as well as Mr. Porter, Browns, End., Matches, MyTheresa and Ssense online. In Japan Tom Wood works together with high end department stores such as Isetan and Hankyu, as well as independent retailers and concept stores like Dover Street Market and United Arrows & Sons.

The company is going through an exciting growth plan opening a number of new opportunities for the right candidates.

Job Description

Tom Wood is seeking an experienced Sales Representative for its Wholesale department covering the Nordic market, herein Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Working with key components such as sales and budgets, distribution strategy and activation strategies for all accounts within the market, you will manage all aspects of building Tom Wood’s wholesale business in the Nordic countries. The position reports directly to the company’s Head of Wholesale.

Key responsibilities for the position
  • Responsible for outlining and creating different sales strategies for each individual market within the territory
  • Responsible for Tom Wood’s sales results and budgets within the territory
  • Responsible for securing re-orders and customer follow up on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, including traveling to different markets within the territory
  • Responsible for creating budgets for all activities, including traveling, accommodations and other incentives related to the position
  • Responsible for executing and measure the result of staff trainings and other incentives conducted with different wholesale accounts
  • Responsible for conducting proper reporting as per company guidelines directly to Head of Wholesale
  • Responsible for staying ahead of developments within the fashion industry and contribute with ideas and innovation to drive your own position and the company forward

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of experience from a similar role within the fashion industry
  • Proficient in Excel, Google Sheet and Keynote
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in Norwegian and English (communication skills French, Japanese and / or other languages is a plus)
  • Exceptional structural and organizational skills
  • A solution oriented, pragmatic and can-do mindset
  • The ability to work autonomous and independently
  • The ability to think fast with excellent problem solving skills

What are we looking for

  • An ambitious and experienced person within the field of wholesale which is organized, structured and ready to develop Tom Wood’s wholesale business in the Nordic market to the next level
  • A person with minimum three years of experience from an identical or similar role within the fashion industry, ready to contribute in a fast growing company

What we can offer on our side

  • A challenging and exciting position in an ambitious and innovative company with consistent growth
  • Talented colleagues and inspiring environments at our head quarter in Oslo
  • A culture where we share knowledge and experience and work purposefully together across departments and functions
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
The position is full time and is based at Tom Wood’s HQ in Grünerløkka, Oslo, Norway.
Send your application including CV / resumé to [email protected] no later than 17.02.2022 in English. Interviews will be conducted in English.