About the Role
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. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Sales with proven track record (preferably within luggage or 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 quantitative and qualitative outlook.
- Good organization skills and a solution oriented approach.
- Deep appreciation for brands and team culture.
- Computer literate and good knowledge of MS Office packages.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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-country organization
- On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
- A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
EEO Statement
VF is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.
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