Wholesale Footwear Manager EMEA - Remote (m/w/d)

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Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX: As Wholesale Footwear Manager EMEA, you will be responsible for driving sustainable commercial growth across the region while protecting the premium positioning and long-term equity of ARC’TERYX. You will shape and execute the regional wholesale strategy, developing strategic partnerships with leading outdoor specialty, mountain, trail running and premium sporting goods retailers. You will have the opportunity to build and strengthen a high-performing regional sales organization while creating new structures, processes and commercial opportunities across diverse EMEA markets. Working across countries, channels and cultures, you will navigate the complexity of balancing ambitious growth objectives with disciplined distribution and exceptional brand presentation. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in growing the ARC’TERYX footwear business and strengthening our credibility within the outdoor community through authentic retail partnerships, technical expertise and meaningful consumer experiences. This role can be hired remote. Business operations occur on Central European Time (CET/CEST) and extensive travel throughout EMEA is required. Meet Your Future Team: The EMEA Wholesale team is responsible for building strong, long-term partnerships with our retail and distribution network while delivering sustainable commercial growth across the region. Working collaboratively across markets, functions and channels, the team is focused on strengthening our premium distribution, elevating the consumer experience and ensuring ARC’TERYX products are represented with authenticity and excellence. If you were in the Wholesale Footwear Manager EMEA role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing: Developing and executing the EMEA wholesale footwear strategy in alignment with global business objectives and regional market opportunities Building and strengthening long-term partnerships with leading outdoor specialty retailers, mountain shops, trail running specialists, premium sporting goods retailers and selected omnichannel partners Leading and developing regional sales representatives, Key Account Managers, Area Sales Managers, Technical Representatives and agencies to deliver a high-performance, partnership-led sales culture Managing commercial planning across markets and strategic accounts, including annual agreements, Joint Business Plans, seasonal pre-orders, in-season replenishment and sell-through performance Collaborating cross-functionally and across international markets to optimize assortments, forecasting, inventory productivity, merchandising standards and future collection strategies Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future: Delivering sustainable double-digit growth across priority EMEA markets while protecting premium distribution and long-term brand equity Strengthening strategic relationships with leading specialty outdoor retailers and key distribution partners across the region Increasing footwear sell-through through stronger assortment planning, retail activation, technical education and premium merchandising Improving forecasting accuracy, inventory productivity and commercial visibility across EMEA Developing multi-year business plans by region, country and strategic account to identify and unlock sustainable growth opportunities Elevating ARC’TERYX footwear visibility and credibility within the outdoor community through strategic retail initiatives, athlete engagement, product testing, field clinics and authentic consumer experiences Building a high-performance regional sales culture focused on consultative selling, collaboration, coaching and long-term partnership Strengthening distribution and channel discipline to ensure every commercial decision contributes to the long-term value of the brand Are you our next Wholesale Footwear Manager EMEA? You have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management or a related fi

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