Wholesale Manager

The Role

TES is looking for a Wholesale Manager to join our team in Los Angeles full-time. In this role, you will oversee wholesale accounts, with a focus on North America, and drive growth by achieving sales targets. You will report to the President.

Responsibilities

·        Oversee and grow selected wholesale accounts in North America, aligning with global market and company objectives. 

·        Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities through strategic sell in initiatives that strengthen existing and new wholesale partnerships. 

·        Lead market appointments during sales campaigns in Paris, guiding clients and prospects through collections and sharing insights on market trends.

·        Optimize client relationships by identifying in-season sales opportunities and ensuring distribution aligns with buying, pricing, and retail strategies across channels.

·        Achieve sales targets and KPIs for assigned wholesale accounts by developing and executing effective, sustainable sales strategies.

·        Analyze weekly by-style and by-door selling, reporting sell out performance.

·        Manage daily administrative tasks, including order placement and processing, confirmations, EDI and logistics coordination, and payment follow-ups.

·        Conduct seasonal store visits to deliver product training, enhance brand awareness, and ensure collections are presented in line with company standards.

·        Own sample management and assets prior to and post market, adhering to deadlines.

·        Maintain a deep understanding of The Elder Statesman’s products and brand identity.

Your Profile

·        Minimum 5 years’ experience in wholesale, preferably within luxury fashion with strong relationships with Majors and key specialty accounts.

·        Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting portals; experience with Full Circle and NuOrder is a plus. Role requires advanced Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)

·        Fluent in spoken and written English.

·        Willingness to travel as part of the role.

·        Proficient in retail math

About You

·        Enthusiastic, self-driven, and proactive in approach with a positive attitude

·        Skilled in building and maintaining long-term client relationships.

·        Goal-oriented with a strong focus on results and execution.

·        Highly organized and detailed, skilled at prioritizing tasks effectively and on time.

·        Confident communicator, comfortable in client-facing and public settings.

·        Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

·        Strong sense of fashion and deep understanding of brand’s aesthetic and values.

·        Ability to travel both domestic and international.

This is a full-time position based at The Elder Statesman’s Beverly Hills office with in office attendance 4 days a week.