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Veronica Beard

Luxury women's fashion brand, direct-to-consumer

Wholesale Business Development Manager

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Significant experience in wholesale sales and business development within the premium or luxury fashion industry.
  • Strong knowledge of Southern European wholesale markets, particularly Italy.
  • An established professional network of buyers, retailers, and key industry contacts across Southern Europe.
  • A proven track record of acquiring new wholesale accounts, opening markets, and delivering measurable revenue growth.
  • A business development mindset and the ability to identify opportunities, build relationships, negotiate, and convert prospects into long-term commercial partnerships.
  • Experience managing and developing strategic wholesale accounts.
  • Strong commercial acumen and analytical capabilities, with a results-driven approach.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment.
  • Fluency in French, English, and Italian, both written and spoken.
  • Willingness to travel regularly across Southern Europe, EMEA, and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify, prospect, and secure new wholesale accounts across Southern Europe, with Italy as a key priority market.
  • Build, manage, and convert a qualified pipeline of prospective wholesale partners into new business opportunities and revenue.
  • Develop strategic relationships with premium and luxury multi-brand retailers, department stores, and key distribution partners.
  • Identify high-potential markets, cities, and retail locations aligned with the brand's positioning and distribution strategy.
  • Lead commercial discussions and negotiations with prospective partners in coordination with the Head of EMEA.
  • Drive new account openings and contribute to expanding a selective, commercially sustainable wholesale distribution network.
  • Leverage an established professional network to accelerate market penetration and generate new business.
  • Monitor market dynamics, competitive activity, and retail trends to identify commercial opportunities.
  • Contribute to developing and executing market-specific growth plans, particularly for Italy and Southern Europe.
  • Manage and develop an assigned portfolio of strategic wholesale accounts and/or markets.
  • Monitor and analyze account performance, including sell-in, sell-through, reorders, inventory levels, and Open-to-Buy (OTB).
  • Identify and implement commercial initiatives to maximize revenue growth and account performance.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with buyers and key commercial partners.
  • Support newly acquired accounts through their initial selling seasons to ensure successful onboarding and sustainable development.
  • Identify opportunities to expand existing partnerships through additional product categories, new doors, increased OTB commitments, and targeted commercial activations.
  • Identify and share relevant commercial opportunities across the broader EMEA region.
  • Use market expertise, industry knowledge, and professional relationships to support wider business development initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, sales agents, and existing partners to evaluate and pursue selected commercial opportunities.
  • Contribute to discussions about wholesale distribution strategy, market prioritization, and regional growth opportunities.
  • Support additional EMEA markets or strategic projects as required by evolving business needs.
  • Participate in seasonal showrooms and sales campaigns.
  • Prepare, organize, and conduct appointments with prospective and existing wholesale partners.
  • Present seasonal collections, communicate key product and commercial priorities, and guide clients through the buying process.
  • Follow up systematically on showroom appointments, prospects, and commercial opportunities to maximize conversion.
  • Travel regularly across Southern Europe and other relevant markets to develop relationships, identify new business opportunities, and strengthen existing partnerships.
  • Own the new business pipeline and ensure accurate tracking of prospects, commercial opportunities, account openings, and revenue generation.
  • Provide regular reporting on business development activity, pipeline progression, and performance against commercial objectives.
  • Contribute to sales forecasts, budgets, and growth plans for assigned markets and accounts.
  • Analyze commercial performance and identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
  • Work closely with Planning, Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Logistics teams to ensure effective commercial execution.
  • Share relevant market intelligence, customer feedback, and product insights to support commercial and merchandising decisions.
  • Ensure commercial activities and distribution opportunities align with the brand's positioning, image, and standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Spanish language skill is considered an advantage.

About the Company

Veronica Beard

Luxury women's fashion brand, direct-to-consumer

Veronica Beard is a luxury women’s fashion brand that designs and sells designer clothing and accessories. It serves fashion-forward women who want high-quality, stylish pieces across categories like jackets, dresses, tops, knits, bottoms, jumpsuits, jeans, outerwear, swimwear, and loungewear. The brand operates on a direct-to-consumer model, primarily selling online through its e-commerce platform and a selection of retail locations, with revenue coming from the sale of high-margin products. The company differentiates itself by combining classic chic silhouettes with current trends, supported by a premium shopping experience and perks like free ground shipping in the United States to boost customer loyalty. Veronica Beard’s goal is to grow its luxury, direct-to-consumer presence while maintaining quality, style, and strong customer relationships.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Founded
2010

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