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Location: Manchester, UK
Brand: Club 1984
About Club 1984
Club 1984 is a contemporary premium fashion brand focused on elevated design, quality craftsmanship, and timeless collections. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Wholesale Sales Manager to establish and expand our wholesale presence across the UK.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in building our UK wholesale business, securing premium retail partnerships, and representing the brand to leading boutiques and department stores.
The Role
We are seeking a commercially driven Wholesale Sales Manager with an established network of UK premium fashion buyers and wholesale partners.
Reporting directly to the founders, you will be responsible for developing our UK wholesale strategy, identifying new retail opportunities, securing key accounts, and building long-term relationships with premium retailers.
This role is ideal for someone with experience representing premium or luxury fashion brands who has a proven track record of opening new wholesale accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute Club 1984’s UK wholesale strategy.
- Identify, approach, and secure new wholesale accounts across the UK.
- Build relationships with premium department stores, luxury retailers, and leading independent boutiques.
- Manage the wholesale sales process from prospecting through to onboarding and repeat business.
- Present seasonal collections to buyers through appointments, showroom meetings, and trade events.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, delivery schedules, and trading agreements.
- Work closely with the founders and wider team to ensure successful order fulfilment and account growth.
- Maintain strong relationships with wholesale partners to maximise repeat business and long-term success.
- Analyse sales performance and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts.
- Represent Club 1984 at UK fashion trade shows, showroom appointments, and industry events.
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Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in wholesale sales within premium, contemporary, or luxury fashion.
- Proven success in opening new wholesale accounts in the UK.
- An established network of UK fashion buyers and retail decision-makers.
- Strong commercial negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience managing seasonal wholesale calendars and order cycles.
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable working in a fast-growing brand.
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Desirable Experience
- Existing relationships with buyers at Selfridges, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, END., Flannels, Browns, and leading premium independent boutiques.
- Experience introducing emerging premium fashion brands to the UK market.
- A strong understanding of the UK premium fashion retail landscape.
What You’ll Bring
- A passion for premium fashion and brand building.
- Strong industry relationships and credibility.
- A proactive, results-driven approach to business development.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the founders.
- The ambition to help establish Club 1984 as one of the UK’s leading premium contemporary fashion brands.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to build and lead Club 1984’s UK wholesale business from the ground up.
- A high-impact role with significant autonomy and long-term career growth.
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