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International Sales Director - Ralph Lauren

Reimagine the distribution strategy for active European territories.
Develop the distribution strategy for new markets: APAC / South America / Africa / etc.
Evaluate new potential partners and drive terms negotiation.
Own sales plan by region by store & drive sales performance and growth opportunities while also mitigating and solving for risks.
Act as the brand ambassador to retail facing community as needed to develop the business in all territories developing relationships with key buyers.
Develop SOP and operational calendar and to support regional needs.
Drive to key target deadlines for booking control timing, sample distribution, marketing asset execution.
Manage relationships of the distributor network and ensure there is a consistent alignment to brand values, brand strategies and product presentation through all regions.
Identify & develop new store opportunities, as well as white space product and price opportunities in partnership with distributors.
Design the marketing plan and create tools to facilitate growing existing business and marketing new launches.
Manage go to market asset development and price architecture throughout all regions.
Understand nuances of competitive landscape and pricing opportunities by region.
Drive seasonal inventory purchasing strategy and manage inventory levels and profitably manage excess inventory liquidation.
Financially report on detailed sales performance and trajectory by territory.
Attend key shows / host sales meetings as required.