Head of International Sales

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Head of International Sales | MessyWeekend Copenhagen

We are looking for a passionate Head of International Sales who wants to be a part of one of the fastest-growing fashion brands in Denmark, in an organization with a focus on growth, creativity, and ambition.


Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Head of International Sales for MessyWeekend Copenhagen, who wants to work with strengthening our wholesale footprint in key markets across the globe while representing our brand values. Ideally, you have a track record of working with global wholesaling in fashion and forming strong relationships with agents, distributors as well as senior management, and buying directors of key retailers. Further, experience in product and merchandising in accessories/fashion is appreciated.


Your tasks will be:

You will work towards achieving our international wholesale business plan, driving revenue growth, brand recognition, and awareness in existing and new global markets. You will manage the execution and development of our strategy alongside the COO and CEO. Specifically, you will:

  • Define, implement and execute the global and regional sales strategy on a regular basis alongside senior management

  • Source, negotiate, and manage wholesale driven distributors and agents as well as special projects, collaborations, or shop-in-shop opportunities with key clients

  • Lead campaign forecasting, pushing, and analyzing (pre and post) in our key retail markets globally in coordination with our partners

  • Directly manage and build sales with the brand's key accounts

  • Coordinate and participate in product development, POS development, brand activities across international markets in collaboration with our Creative Team

  • Accurately forecast future sales and sales campaigns to maintain stock-levels


Qualifications:

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

  • Experience working with sales in fashion globally

  • Excellent communication skills as well as ability to work in a structured way using project management tools

The position is full-time and based out of our Copenhagen Office


MessyWeekend Copenhagen

Messy Weekend is a venture-backed fashion eyewear startup based in Copenhagen. We operate globally via cutting-edge e-commerce and produce and sell high-quality sunglasses and ski goggles at affordable prices. We tap into the urban sub-cultures of skate, music and freestyle skiing, where we collaborate with some of the biggest personalities and events around the world.

From the very beginning we have prioritized giving back to our community. Today we are partnered with ReSea Project and Plastic Change in our 'Clean Oceans' initiative. For every pair of MessyWeekend eyewear or goggles sold, we donate to help remove the equivalent of 100 plastic straws from our oceans.

For more information or questions please contact us at mkp@messyweekend.com

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Free lunch
Free lunch

Enjoy a free catered lunch with your colleagues, every day.

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.

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Working at
MESSYWEEKEND™

MESSYWEEKEND™ is a venture-backed fashion sunglasses and snow goggle-startup led by accomplished entrepreneurs. We are blending fashion and creativity with a new way of thinking marketing and manufacturing. We are a born global business with three essential promises: 1) excellent design 2) great quality 3) affordable prices. We are hard at work building the business! We're currently focusing our efforts on Denmark, Germany and the UK. You will be joining a co-working team of future management consultants, branding experts, global marketers, growth hackers, rockstar developers, international designers and creative people. All determined to build the next great global sunglasses brand. Join us!

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