Kipling

Sales Representative

Kipling  •  £30k - £40k/yr  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  22 hours ago
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Job Description

Sales Representative - Eastpak UK

Role: Permanent, Full time

Start: ASAP

Location/Travel: Primarily field based, with use of our London Showroom

Package: £30,000 - £40,000 + Bonus + company car + benefits

UK Packs (Eastpak) is looking for an exceptional Sales Representative to join our UK sales team, based in London, United Kingdom.

In this full-time role, you will be responsible for driving the commercial development of a selected distribution channel.

Let’s Talk about the Role

As a Sales Representative, you will be a key member of the UK Packs (Eastpak, Kipling & JanSport) sales team, with full ownership of the commercial development of your assigned channel and customer portfolio. This position will work closely with the UK sales and VM team and the central Business Planning and Merchandising teams.

How You Will Make a Difference

You will drive engagement, growth, and sales performance of Eastpak products in line with our strategic priorities. You will achieve this by:

  • Developing sustainable and profitable sales of Eastpak Brand through effective management of an assigned portfolio of customers

  • Planning and executing business activities to deliver against sales, distribution, and segmentation targets

  • Identifying, opening, and developing new accounts while ensuring optimal territory management and distribution aligned with brand strategy

  • Visiting existing customers at least once per season and conducting Pre-Book selling meetings from the London showroom to build long-term partnerships

  • Delivering compelling and professional product presentations to your account base, grounded in a strong understanding of the Eastpak Go-To-Market strategy

  • Running seasonal staff training sessions (formal and informal), ensuring partner teams are knowledgeable, engaged, and motivated to sell the brand

  • Ensuring strong in-store visibility and premium product presentation, in line with brand guidelines, using appropriate signage and POS materials

  • Collaborating closely with your channel marketing partner to support the development and execution of impactful trade marketing campaigns

  • Monitoring and analysing weekly sell-through data to support order management, drive in-season reorders, and optimise future range planning

Skills for Success

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Sales with proven track record (preferably within luggage of accessory background).

  • Strong interpersonal skills. You need to be confident and capable of building good relationships with high levels of communication.

  • A self-starter who can work independently.

  • Data driven with a quantitate and qualitative outlook.

  • Good organization skills and a solution orientated approach.

  • Deep appreciation for brands and team culture.

  • Computer literate and good knowledge of MS Office packages.

  • This role will require extensive travel up to 70% in UK with occasional trips in EMEA and you should enjoy being in the market. You will also need a clean driving license.

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in business is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

  • A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

  • An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

  • Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

  • On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives

  • A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

This post is not eligible for relocation support

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands.

At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together.

This is our calling.

Learn more at vfc.com

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!

Apply, visit vfc.com, Eastpak.com or follow us on our LinkedIn and Instagram pages

See you there!

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Kipling

About Kipling

We are on a mission

To live a vibrant and colourful life – go places never been before. Be curious. Dare to live the life we’ve always wanted. That’s our mission. Well, you may say: It’s just bags. Yes, that may be true. But sometimes it’s the simple things that make life easier.

Exploring the world with curiosity

We empower you to go your own way. That’s why we inject all our creativity and out-of-the-box thinking into developing thoughtful designs with a casual coolness. Simply put, we design bags that inspire mobility and lighten your life.

Our success story started in ‘87 in the heart of the fashion capital Antwerp (Belgium) with the iconic crinkled nylon bags. Today Kipling’s well-known bags and accessories are available around the world in 436 stores in 80 countries and can be found in more than 7500 shops including the best department-stores, and kipling.com.

Kipling is part of VF Corporation one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, Dickies®, Eastpak®, Kipling®, icebreaker®, Napapijri® and many more. ​

Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We believe that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more. ​

That’s what we want for everyone​ who joins us at VF. And frankly, that’s what it takes to thrive here too.

Industry
Fashion & Apparel
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Antwerp, BE
Year Founded
1987
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