Associate Manager Wholesale

**Role & Responsibilities**: Responsibilities • Develop and implement strategies to expand wholesale channels • Explore and initiate franchise business development opportunities • Proactively approach and develop new sales channels to create additional sales opportunities • Manage existing wholesale partners to improve sales throughput and inventory days • Facilitate trade shows and sales meetings for wholesale partners to reach sales goals and take orders • Reduce business risk through effective payment and shipping management • Leverage experience in women’s apparel or accessories distribution to strengthen market presence • Review distribution agreements and serve as company representative to ensure company and brand awareness • Gather sales orders/forecasts and schedule shipments and all customer sales activities and provide customer service. **Key Result Areas**: • Experience in wholesale sales, preferably in the women’s apparel /sports apparel or retail industry. • In-depth knowledge of the local wholesale and retail markets and established relationships with local retailers and shopping malls. • Ability to analyze market trends and sales data to make informed business decisions. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Proactive, results-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team. • Applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, marketing, international trade or related fields will be given priority. **Competency Requirements** : Behavioral Competencies - (Please refer to VF guiding principles) • Willing to accept new challenges. • Ability to work independently and provide actionable solutions. • Excellent communication skills, adaptable to teamwork, and capable of collaborating across departments, cultures, and with external vendors. • Responsible, resilient, and flexible in handling tasks to manage Kipling business • Passionate about life, energetic, and innovative. Functional Competencies – • Passionate about fashion, familiar with the Women’s apparel, accessories and handbag industry, and preferably knowledgeable about the Kipling brand. Experience With 5-8 years of experience in retail industry by wholesale function. **Academic Qualifications** Minimum Degree Held: Open for all majors. With a background in business administration, international trade or related fields will be given priority. Language Proficiency: • Fluent in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Chinese. • Moderate proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English R-20260826-0003