WHOLESALE DIRECTOR EMEA & APAC (Maternity Leave Cover)

About the role

<p>ANINE BING is looking for a <strong>Wholesale Director EMEA &amp; APAC</strong> to join our <strong>Wholesale</strong> team based in <strong>Paris</strong>, covering a maternity leave.</p> <p>This is a fixed-term contract (CDD), starting <strong>early December 2026</strong> for the duration of the absence of the employee being replaced — expected to run through approximately <strong>May 2027</strong>, with the exact end date depending on the return of the employee on leave. A structured handover is planned in two steps: an initial transition with the outgoing Director around mid-December 2026, and a second handover at the end of the assignment, around her return in May 2027.</p> <p>As a key contributor within our <strong>Paris HQ</strong> team, the Wholesale Director EMEA &amp; APAC steps into an existing commercial organization and ensures continuity of leadership for our EMEA &amp; APAC wholesale business during the interim period. The role directly manages a team of four — <strong>two Wholesale Managers EU + ME/APAC</strong>, <strong>one ADV Manager EU</strong>, and <strong>one Wholesale Support Intern</strong> — and owns the commercial and operational performance of a multi-market portfolio operated through key accounts, agents, and franchise partners. The role also works closely with our <strong>Wholesale Strategic Advisor</strong>, an internal resource who supports continuity throughout the assignment.</p> <p>This is a hybrid position based at our Paris HQ, with a preference for in-person work. The role reports to the <strong>CEO</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities Include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>Own the commercial performance of the ME &amp; APAC wholesale portfolio — sell-in, sell-through, forecasting, and seasonal budgets across key accounts, agents, distributors, and franchise partners</li> <li>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</li> <li>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</li> <li>Ensure ADV operational execution through the ADV Manager: order management, Key Account shipping compliance, 3PL coordination, and delivery / stocklist reporting</li> <li>Act as the primary escalation point for key accounts and priority partners in EMEA &amp; APAC for the duration of the assignment</li> <li>Partner closely with the Wholesale Strategic Advisor to ensure continuity on ongoing initiatives and institutional knowledge throughout the assignment</li> <li>Report portfolio performance directly to the CEO — sell-in/sell-out KPIs, budget vs. actuals, stock and delivery status</li> <li>Coordinate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Production, Operations, and Finance to secure deliveries and resolve escalations</li> <li>Maintain continuity on any in-flight strategic initiatives (including agent-to-direct market transitions) without introducing new strategic shifts absent CEO sign-off</li> <li>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</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>8+ years of experience in fashion wholesale, including proven experience managing a commercial team across an international, multi-market portfolio</li> <li>Strong track record as Wholesale Director, Area Manager, or senior Wholesale Manager, with solid knowledge of <strong>EMEA markets</strong>; working familiarity with APAC market dynamics is expected, as the region is operated through agents and distributors rather tha

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