ANINE BING - Wholesale Director EMEA & APAC (Maternity Leave Coverage)
Requirements
• 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 • EMEA markets • Hands-on experience managing agents, distributors, franchise / master-franchise partners, and key accounts • Strong command of sell-in / sell-out analysis, OTB logic, forecasting, and in-season performance management • Experience overseeing a Sales Administration / Order Management function (ERP, 3PL coordination, key account portal compliance) • Proficiency with B2B and ERP tools (JOOR, NuOrder, Cegid Orli, NetSuite or equivalent) and advanced Excel • Fluent English and French required • A confident, autonomous people manager, comfortable stepping into an existing team and reporting directly to executive leadership with minimal ramp-up time • Available for a fixed-term assignment in Paris starting early December 2026, for the duration of the maternity leave
Responsibilities
• 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
Benefits
• At ANINE BING Paris, we combine creative ambition with a people-first culture. Expect generous time off (including RTT), flexible work, exclusive discounts on our collections, and private sales access — so you can live the brand as much as you build it. • Style Perks: Enjoy a generous employee discount and seasonal wardrobe allotments — so you can live the brand, not just represent it. • Base salary: commensurate with profile and experience. • Working at ANINE BING
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