Wholesale Director EMEA & APAC; Maternity Leave Cover

ANINE BING is looking for a Wholesale Director EMEA & APAC to join our Wholesale team based in Paris
, covering a maternity leave.

This is a fixed-term contract (CDD), starting early December 2026 for the duration of the absence of the employee being replaced — expected to run through approximately May 2027
, with the exact end date depending on the return of the employee on leave. A structured handover is planned in two steps: an initial transition with the outgoing Director around mid-December 2026, and a second handover at the end of the assignment, around her return in May 2027.

As a key contributor within our Paris HQ team, the Wholesale Director EMEA & APAC steps into an existing commercial organization and ensures continuity of leadership for our EMEA & APAC wholesale business during the interim period. The role directly manages a team of four —
two Wholesale Managers EU + ME/APAC
, one ADV Manager EU
, and one Wholesale Support Intern — and owns the commercial and operational performance of a multi-market portfolio operated through key accounts, agents, and franchise partners. The role also works closely with our Wholesale Strategic Advisor
, an internal resource who supports continuity throughout the assignment.

This is a hybrid position based at our Paris HQ, with a preference for in-person work. The role reports to the CEO
.

• Provide day-to-day leadership to the two Wholesale Managers EU + ME/APAC, the ADV Manager EU, and the Wholesale Support Intern, ensuring business continuity and uninterrupted decision-making during the interim period
• Own the commercial performance of the ME & APAC wholesale portfolio — sell-in, sell-through, forecasting, and seasonal budgets across key accounts, agents, distributors, and franchise partners
• Lead sell-in for any Paris showroom season(s) falling within the contract period: oversee collection presentation, negotiation, seasonal budgets, and payment terms with senior buyers
• Oversee the network of agents, distributors, and franchise / shop-in-shop partners across ME and APAC: targets, seasonal action plans, brand standards, and performance reviews
• Ensure ADV operational execution through the ADV Manager: order management, Key Account shipping compliance, 3PL coordination, and delivery / stocklist reporting
• Act as the primary escalation point for key accounts and priority partners in EMEA & APAC for the duration of the assignment
• Partner closely with the Wholesale Strategic Advisor to ensure continuity on ongoing initiatives and institutional knowledge throughout the assignment
• Report portfolio performance directly to the CEO — sell-in/sell-out KPIs, budget vs. actuals, stock and delivery status
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Production, Operations, and Finance to secure deliveries and resolve escalations
• Maintain continuity on any in-flight strategic initiatives (including agent-to-direct market transitions) without introducing new strategic shifts absent CEO sign-off
• Complete a structured handover with the outgoing Director in mid-December 2026, and prepare a full handover back to her ahead of her return around May 2027

• 8+ years of experience in fashion wholesale, including proven experience managing a commercial team across an international, multi-market portfolio
• Strong track record as Wholesale Director, Area Manager, or senior Wholesale Manager, with solid knowledge of EMEA markets
  ; working familiarity with APAC market dynamics is expected, as the region is operated through agents and distributors rather than direct management
• Hands-on experience managing agents, distributors, franchise / master-franchise partners, and key accounts
• Strong command of sell-in / sell-out analysis, OTB logic, forecasting,…