Country Sales Manager - Vero Moda

Position: Country Sales Manager (VERO MODA)

Reports to: Country Commercial Manager

Location: New York City, NY

VERO MODA USA is entering its next phase of growth. With a stable, concentrated wholesale business in the U.S. market and significant untapped potential, we are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Country Sales Manager to lead the wholesale function and help shape the next chapter of the brand’s development.

This high‑impact leadership role is designed to drive growth and shape strategy within a global organization. You will partner with the Country Commercial Manager and global counterparts to implement a structured approach to portfolio diversification and disciplined growth in the U.S. market, ensuring alignment with BESTSELLER’s international strategy. This role is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to our continued success.

• Develop and execute a 3–5 year wholesale growth roadmap for the U.S. market.
• Identify and pursue high‑potential partnerships across department stores, mid‑tier majors, and digital platforms.
• Diversify account concentration and mitigate financial risk.
• Collaborate with global teams to curate assortments aligned with U.S. consumer needs.
• Translate retailer feedback into actionable strategic recommendations.

• Oversee annual and seasonal sales planning, including OTB alignment and revenue forecasting.
• Monitor account performance, margin health, and inventory risk.
• Partner with planning and finance to optimize sell‑through and profitability.
• Ensure disciplined execution of pre‑book and in‑season strategies.

• Lead, coach, and develop Sales Representatives and Account Executives.
• Implement cadence, KPIs, and structured account planning processes.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high‑performance team culture.
• Assess resource needs and recommend strategic hiring as business grows.

• Operate effectively within a centralized global structure.
• Advocate for U.S. market needs through data‑driven presentations and strategic dialogue.
• Align U.S. initiatives with global brand positioning and operational standards.
• Introduce change thoughtfully, without disrupting established systems.

What matters the most to us is that you are passionate about fashion and have the necessary drive to create a real impact on our turnover!

• 10+ years of wholesale experience in fashion apparel categories.
• Proven ownership of a wholesale P&L.
• Demonstrated success managing major department store and mid‑tier accounts.
• Experience building and leading sales teams.
• Strong understanding of retail math, margin management, OTB, and inventory planning.
• Experience operating within a multi‑market or global organization is preferred.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to map long‑term growth.
• Builder mentality balanced with structured execution.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced but process‑driven environment.
• Entrepreneurial, yet collaborative and accountable.
• Confident in negotiations and senior‑level retail conversations.
• Resilient, patient, and capable of sustaining momentum over time.

• Compensation: Competitive base salary & performance‑based bonus.
• Early Fridays: All year long, enjoy an extended weekend every Friday.
• Vacation &
  
  Hours:
  
  3 weeks’ vacation and 40 paid energizing hours. We give you an overall total of four paid weeks (or 160 paid hours) to enjoy your time whenever you need it.
• Employee discount: Benefit from employee discounts across retail stores & access to sample sales.
• Flexible schedule: You can work at home 1 day per week either on Wednesday or Fridays.
• Positive experience: We want you to grow, learn and contribute. This should also be fun and we will take care of that!

BESTSELLER is a global, family‑owned fashion company with 22 brands across international markets. VERO MODA, established in 1987, is one of BESTSELLER’s longest‑standing and most recognized brands globally. In the U.S., VERO MODA operates exclusively through wholesale. The business is concentrated across several key national…