Sales Representative (m/f/d) / Freelance - United States

ABOUT US

aeyde is a digital first, direct-to-consumer brand defining a new era of luxury. Based in the heart of Berlin, all our footwear and accessories are manufactured by family-owned factories in Italy. Our mission is to provide modern designs and enduring quality at an accessible price-point and to challenge preconceived notions of luxury by focusing on transparent pricing, sustainable sourcing, slow consumption, and minimal design. Working at aeyde, you will become an integral part of an international fashion start-up with many opportunities for personal development and the chance to shape a fast-growing brand.

YOUR TASKS

• Driving Business Development in the North American territory in line with Aeyde’s distribution strategy.
• First point of contact for all US accounts, managing partner relationships locally.
• Regular travel to check on Aeyde presentation in store, provide in-store brand training as well as regular reports and feedback to Aeyde HQ.
• Organize seasonal showrooms in NYC from location research to market organization, sample receival, showroom set-up, etc.
• Execute Aeyde distribution and assortment strategy and meet Aeyde sales targets.
• Regular reporting to the Head of Global Wholesale on market specific requirements (product, shipping, pricing, etc.) and competitor analysis.
• Future: establish a local press and marketing arm in order to build brand awareness and positioning in line with overall brand strategy.

YOUR PROFILE

• Current residence in the USA 
• 6+ years of experience in managing US key accounts within the contemporary or luxury fashion segment.
• Good knowledge of the US Department Store network and key contacts within the industry.
• Able to navigate NY Fashion Week and propose suitable showroom locations.
• Pro-active and able to work independently.
• Result driven, with the ability to execute strategies towards a long-term vision.
• Excellent organization, communication and project management skills.

WHY US?

• Headquarter in Berlin. 
• An international team of digital-, business- and fashion experts.
• Flexible working hours.
• Endless shoes-♥: personal voucher for you and your friends and further specials for employees.
• You will get +1 day holidays for each year that you stay with us.
• We support gym memberships and public transportation.