Sales Consultant – Underwear, Loungewear & Socks

Job description

Our long-standing client is looking for a Sales Manager to work with senior leadership on a European project focused on underwear, loungewear and socks for a well-known international brand.

The brief is to bring deep category sales expertise into the business to help build a credible commercial and growth plan for the region. This is not a general apparel role. The focus is firmly on underwear /socks where specialist market knowledge is required.

The Role

Working closely with the leadership team, the Sales Manager will support the development of a European sales strategy, advising on route-to-market, key accounts, and growth opportunities.

The role is initially being approached on a consultant / project basis due to the urgency and specialist nature of the category. There is a strong likelihood for this engagement to extend, with potential to move into a longer-term or permanent position, subject to project progress and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Growth

• Build and support a European growth plan with clear KPIs
• Conduct market and competitor analysis across underwear, loungewear and socks
• Define account segmentation and service models (key vs field accounts)
• Advise on pricing, volume, margin and distribution strategy

Sales & Account Management

• Lead and support strategic European wholesale accounts
• Experience engaging with large retailers and buying groups
• Support contract setup and negotiations with key customers
• Curate and strengthen the overall customer base

Category & Product Input

• Feed sales insight into range planning and assortment decisions
• Protect best sellers while ensuring newness and relevance
• Strong understanding of underwear, lounge, swim and socks categories

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with finance teams on financial planning and forecasting
• Partner with marketing to support product launches and seasonal moments
• Contribute to wider internal strategy discussions where required

Market Presence

• Support trade show strategy and execution
• Build relationships with key retail decision-makers and influencers

Background & Experience

• Proven experience selling underwear, intimates, loungewear and/or socks
• Strong exposure to European wholesale / licensing models
• Senior account or regional sales background
• Comfortable operating at senior leadership and brand-owner level
• Commercial, pragmatic and confident in a consultant-style role

Excellent fee.

Immediate start.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

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