UGG Key Account Manager - Benelux

UGG Key Account Manager – Antwerp/Amsterdam

At Deckers Brands we don’t just create shoes, we create lifestyles. We are about opportunity. Opportunity to create, to grow and to have an impact. We want all our people to be as successful as they can be, to reach their full potential.

We want to positively impact the world, whether that be with our Be Good, Do Good community involvement, or through employing sustainable business practice and socially responsible operations. How we continue this journey is down to our 3,000 strong global team, across our five brands (UGG, Hoka, Teva, Sanuk and Koolabura by UGG). No matter where you are based within our team, we are committed to helping our people thrive.  We will offer you a generous employee benefits package, as well as health, wellness, and career development support.

COME AS YOU ARE  

We believe that the company you build is defined by the company you keep. We believe that a diverse, inclusive culture drives creativity and success. We believe that open hearts and minds together can unleash the potential of a brilliant mix of people—in every corner of Deckers. We strive to create a workplace that values ALL people, where we embrace differences, and everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Because the more perspectives we share, the better we can be. 

The Role:

As a Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for all sales activities at top key accounts, for all genders and categories of the UGG brand within the Benelux region. You will collaborate closely with the UGG Head of Sales in Benelux. We are accepting applicants for both our Amsterdam and Antwerp locations.

Developing your account base and creating great relationships with business partners will be a key part in this role. This is a multi-lingual role requiring working proficiency in English and Dutch.

Your Impact:

• Support the strategic partnerships with our key accounts across Benelux, setting objectives and goals for the region
• Develop and maintain great working relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Build reports for all key accounts (forecasting, weekly sales) to ensure the delivery of an aligned dashboard for the team.
• Act as the main point of contact for all external & internal communication with the Key Accounts, supported by the Head of Sales for Benelux
• Care for the planning & allocation to ensure customer's needs are met
• Collaborate with marketing team and the customer's marketing department to activate the brand strategy, offering support where needed
• Measure & track success through KPI with aligned scorecards

Who You Are:

• A great communicator with stakeholders across the business
• Customer focused and able to build successful and trusted relationships with stakeholders
• Able to care for multiple projects with different time deadlines
• Pro-active with a forward thinking approach to tasks
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• You are comfortable presenting ideas and reports to the wider team

We would Love to Hear from People with:

• Previous experience in similar sales/wholesale role within the apparel/footwear industry
• Previous experience working with Key Account customers is a plus
• An understanding of, and passion for the fashion industry and the UGG brand journey
• Proficiency in English and Dutch is a requirement for this role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
• Valid full driving license

What We Will Give You:

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
•  30 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays & some time away from work – on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week.
• Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras.
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development including Global Mentorship Programme
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Environment

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants embracing their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.