Head of Sales in City of London

Job description

Job Title: Head of Sales

Location: London, UK (with occasional travel across the UK, Europe, and North America)

Reporting to: Managing Director, Rupert Adams

Direct Reports: Boutique Team (4 staff in London), Warehouse & Dispatch Team (3 staff in Theale)

About Really Wild

Really Wild is a British heritage women’s clothing brand known for its elegant fusion of timeless tailoring and countryside-inspired design. We celebrate craftsmanship, sustainability, and female empowerment, offering garments that transition beautifully between country and city.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Head of Sales to lead and execute our retail, wholesale, and events-driven sales strategy. This pivotal leadership role will oversee our London boutique and warehouse operations while spearheading growth through curated retail partnerships, high-end wholesale relationships, and strategic expansion across the UK, Europe, and North America.

Key Responsibilities

1. Retail & Boutique Leadership

• Lead and motivate the London boutique team, ensuring exceptional customer service, a deep understanding of brand values, and strong sales performance.
• Develop and implement in-store events and seasonal selling campaigns to drive footfall and loyalty.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of boutique sales performance and customer insights.
• Coordinate visual merchandising calendar and implementation.

2. Warehouse & Dispatch Oversight

• Oversee operations in Theale, ensuring seamless communication between warehouse, boutique, and online orders.
• Monitor dispatch performance, stock movement, and logistics to support sales growth.

3. Sales Strategy & Growth

• Design and drive the UK retail and wholesale strategy targeting luxury boutiques, high-end retail stores, shooting schools, luxury hotel boutiques, and premium e-commerce platforms.
• Identify and develop key wholesale accounts, ensuring effective onboarding and brand training for all partners.
• Analyse sales performance, refine pricing strategies, and support seasonal buying cycles.
• Work closely with E-Commerce team.

4. Event & Pop-up Planning

• Create and execute a strategic calendar of country sporting, equestrian, and luxury lifestyle events to increase sales and build brand visibility.
• Lead all operational planning and team coordination for pop-ups, including logistics, inventory, merchandising, and sales capture.

5. International Development

• Devise a thoughtful wholesale and pop-up strategy for North America and Europe, with clear KPIs for growth and brand alignment.
• Identify key markets and build relationships with distributors, agents, and retail partners aligned with our premium positioning.

6. Marketing Collaboration

• Work closely with the marketing team to support event promotion, boutique marketing initiatives, and storytelling that resonates with our target customer.
• Identify key online and offline selling opportunities throughout the year and ensure alignment across all channels.

7. Reporting & Management

• Provide regular reports on sales performance, boutique and wholesale KPIs, and event outcomes to the Managing Director and the Really Wild board.
• Lead regular sales reviews and maintain close oversight of stock levels, customer feedback, and market trends.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 7+ years of sales leadership experience in premium fashion or luxury retail.
• Strong understanding of both retail and wholesale channels, with experience building international relationships.
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and event logistics.
• Passionate about heritage fashion, craftsmanship, and countryside lifestyle.
• Commercially astute with strong reporting and forecasting abilities.
• Energetic, strategic, and hands-on leader who thrives in a growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Additional Requirement: Business Plan Submission

As part of the application, candidates are required to submit a concise business plan outlining their proposed approach to the Head of Sales role. Please email this to recruitment@reallywildclothing.com

The plan should include:

• Clear tasks and priorities
• Defined goals across retail, wholesale, and events
• Timelines for implementation and key milestones

This will help us evaluate your strategic thinking and alignment with Really Wild’s commercial ambitions.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English