International Strategic Account Manager

Description Footasylum is a leading UK-based retailer specialising in streetwear and sportswear, committed to delivering innovative and trend-setting products to our customers, with a strong focus on digital transformation and data-driven decision-making. We are looking for a International Strategic Account Manager who will have a huge focus for Wholesale, to drive regional plans that deliver multi-brand, multi-channel opportunities, using our growth in DACH as a best-in-class example. To achieve this, we will build a 3-year road map as part of the wider function plan and will require an experienced International Business Development Manager, reporting to the Head of Wholesale, to execute it. You will be responsible for driving profitable growth across identified target markets through the development of Wholesale partners, regional distributors, Sales Agents, and Key Accounts. The role will play a pivotal part in expanding our brand presence and opening new markets, building long-term commercial partnerships that align with brand positioning and target consumers. About You We are looking for someone who embodies the Footasylum values – Community, Collaborate and Challenge. You will be an expert in UK culture and a brand fanatic. You will have an entrepreneurial mindset with a builder mentality You will be comfortable operating in high-growth, fast moving environment You will be able to balance brand protection with commercial opportunity Along with; Proven experience in international business development, wholesale, or global sales within: · Sportswear · Sport · Lifestyle / Fashion Strong track record of: · Opening new markets · Managing distributors and agents · Scaling international wholesale revenue · Experience working across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, Americas preferred) · Strong relationship builder across cultures and markets. Responsibilities International Market Expansion · You will identify, evaluate, and open new international markets aligned to brand strategy and growth priorities. You will develop and execute go-to-market plans for each region, including channel mix, pricing and distribution strategy. · You will lead market entry discussions with regional distributors, agents, and franchise partners. · You will own regional sales forecasts, budgets, and growth plans. · You will Partner with supply chain & product team to align: Range depth Inventory planning Order lead times Track performance vs targets and implement corrective actions where required. Brand & Channel Execution You will ensure consistent brand presentation across: · Wholesale · Distributor showrooms · Trade marketing · You will work closely with marketing teams to deliver regional activations, launches, and brand moments. · You will protect brand integrity across price, channel, and territory management. Cross-Functional Leadership You will act as the commercial link between: · Product · Marketing · Operations · Finance · You will provide market insights to inform product direction, pricing architecture, and range planning. Why Footasylum? We are one of the UK’s leading omni channel retailers, but as well as that, we’re a genuinely great place to work. We value you and your development. Our people across the business have taken on new opportunities, whether that’s stepping into a new role, moving into a different department, or building new skills through the support and training we offer. Our goal is to create a fun, supportive environment where your success matters just as much as ours, and where you have the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to achieve your goals. Diversity We recognise and value the importance of diversity to help make sure we have a diverse perspective when we are building services to customers and the wider business. This is great news for us. But for us, diversity is also about, building happy energised teams full of people who want to learn and want to be inspired by each other's different backgrounds and experiences. Recruitment Process We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. We value open, honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal, friendly environment. We want to know more about you and why you feel this is the right opportunity for you. Please note that this is not a remote role, and our expectation is that you will be able to attend the Head Office/Studio in Greater Manchester in a hybrid way.