Sales Associate Buying Group - Germany

About this role

Haddad Brands Europe , founded in 2017, specializes in the distribution of children’s apparel under exclusive licenses (Nike, Levi’s, Converse, Jordan, Lacoste…) across Europe. Operational for 9 years, the company has experienced remarkable growth and now counts over 500 employees throughout Europe. We distribute our products both through wholesale , working with major multi-brand and specialized retailers, and through retail , via our corners in leading department stores.

In concrete terms, this means that if you purchase children’s apparel (0–7 years for Nike, 0–16 years for Levi’s, Converse, and Jordan), whether in a physical store, online, in the Netherlands, the UK, Italy, or anywhere else in Europe, the product you’re holding has gone through us — even if you bought it in an official Nike or Levi’s store! We are currently looking for a Sales Associate Buying Group - Germany RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Dimension: Managing the relationship with the account in collaboration with the Sales Director.

Execute the commercial strategy with the partner (portfolio / territory). Interact and align with the brand counterparts to ensure a seamless experience for both consumers and accounts. Create and execute sales strategies and plans to meet financial targets and drive revenue growth for our assigned account. Feed the Merchandising Department with feedback from the market and competitors, and help to shape the future offer.

Commercial Dimension: Co-responsible for the commercialization of our brands (territory). Participate in the creation of product offers while respecting the segmentation. Present product offers during sell-in meetings, discuss trade terms, conduct field visits (store checks, retail tours), and drive business development. Communicate daily with buyers regarding previews and order book management, shipping performance, market opportunities, sell-through analysis and overall business.

Achieve seasonal sales goals and lead strong commercial plans. Grow sales within existing relationships and generate additional revenue and profit through proactive offers, at once, close-out, etc. Create and regularly monitor reports (account sell-in, shipping, orders, sell-through, etc.). Travel within the region and to our offices. Communication & Collaboration: Coordinate and drive discussions across different departments (Marketing, Finance, CS and Supply), ensuring alignment with the commercial strategy.