Head of Sales, UGG

OverviewHead of Sales – UGG (UK & IRL) at Deckers Brands. As the Head of Sales, you are responsible for the long-term strategic growth of the UGG brand within the UK & Ireland, developing and maintaining strong relationships with Senior Business Partners and Buying Directors of Non-Strategic Accounts, and leading the country’s sales team. You will coordinate with the EMEA and Global teams, requiring strong interpersonal skills to navigate a complex organizational matrix.You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.The RoleAs the Head of Sales, you are responsible for the long-term strategic growth of the UGG brand within the UK & Ireland. You will develop and maintain strong relationships with Senior Business Partners and Buying Directors of Non-Strategic Accounts within the country market and successfully lead, coach, and manage the country’s sales team. You will manage back and across the EMEA business and Global teams in the US, requiring good interpersonal skills to navigate complex organizational matrix: organizational understanding, strong negotiating skills, and a high level of patience and professionalism.Your ImpactSet the strategic plan for the market and manage the achievement of the overall sales plan and key business goals across the brand and the marketDevelop and control the sales in the country in line with the brand building guidelinesOversee the execution and preparation of the seasonal product forecasts for all accountsDevelop the profitability of the business with all accounts, manage and collate sales information through to the Head of Wholesale EMEAPartner with the Marketing Manager to ensure strategic marketing requirements are executed, including key priorities are focused and executed on time and in planAccountable for all forward order and in-season business, in line with season targets and delivered via close appreciation of sell-through and inventory holdingDevelop and maintain productive, effective, and professional relationships with peers, superiors, auditors, and othersRepresent the company in a positive and supportive manner at all timesIn collaboration with HR, ensure that talent is developed within the sales team creating positive succession planningWho You AreA team player, who thrives working in a cross functional collaborative environmentExcellent communicator and strong negotiatorUnderstanding of local market consumers, cultural environment, and commercial needsPassionate about the industryWe Would Love To Hear From People WithStrong National Sales/Marketing ExperienceProven substantial sales management experienceFootwear / Fashion / Beauty experience is highly beneficialExcellent understanding of fashion cultureProven track record in brand management and successful sales developmentAbility to balance long-term strategic planning with day-to-day executionAbility to navigate a global organization and collaborate across multiple functionsWillingness to travel within the local marketWhat We Will Give You: (not all applicable for every role)Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.Generous Holidays + Bank Holidays & some time away from work – on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week.Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a pay-check. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras.Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development including Global Mentorship ProgrammeHybrid & Flexible Working EnvironmentEqual Employment OpportunityDiversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. xpwpeyx We welcome qualified applicants embracing their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.DetailsSeniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Sales and Business DevelopmentIndustries: Retail Apparel and Fashion, Manufacturing, and RetailLondon, England, United Kingdom