Interim Sales Manager – International Wholesale & New Business (B2B)
Why can’t the Diaper Bag, something parents reach for every single day, be both practical and stylish? That’s the question Marie-Claire asked herself in 2018. Instead of waiting for someone else to answer it, she created her own bag and named the brand after her son Noah, aka Noos.
Today, Studio Noos is much more than the diaper bag that started it all. From backpacks and pouches to everyday essentials, we create the pieces parents and kids actually want to use. Designed to fit your style, not just your stuff.
We’re looking for an Interim Sales Manager – International Wholesale & New Business (B2B) to cover a six-month maternity leave, starting in late September.
We’re looking for someone with a true deal-maker mentality: someone who knows how to open new doors, enter new markets and build strong commercial partnerships that help take Studio Noos to the next level internationally.
Our wholesale business is growing, but we believe the biggest opportunity is still ahead of us. Markets such as France and the UK are ready to be developed further, while new key accounts and strategic partnerships are waiting to be unlocked.
Responsibilities
- International New Business & Lead Generation: Identify, approach and onboard new international key accounts, wholesale partners and prospects, with a strong focus on the kids, nursery and lifestyle industries.
- Agents & Distributors: Identify and onboard new international sales agents and distributors, and negotiate strong commercial agreements to expand our international footprint.
- International Expansion: Identify and develop opportunities in both existing and new markets, with an initial focus on further accelerating growth in Europe, including France and the UK.
- Commercial Negotiation: Lead negotiations on pricing, margins, commercial terms and conditions with new international business partners.
- Contract Management: Review and negotiate commercial terms and wholesale agreements, working together with internal stakeholders where needed.
- Sales Strategy & Growth: Build and manage a strong international sales pipeline and translate commercial opportunities into concrete seasonal and long-term growth plans.
- Brand Positioning: Ensure new commercial partnerships are aligned with Studio Noos’ brand positioning, distribution strategy and long-term ambitions.
Your profile
- 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, wholesale or key account management, ideally within the kids, nursery, fashion or lifestyle industry.
- A proven track record in international expansion and new business development.
- Experience opening international key accounts and working with international sales agents and distributors.
- Strong commercial understanding and proven experience reviewing and negotiating wholesale, agent and/or distributor agreements.
- A natural relationship builder and confident negotiator with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach.
- You combine strategic thinking with a hunter mentality. You spot opportunities and know how to turn them into deals.
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
- Based in Amsterdam or happy to be.
What we offer
- A key commercial role within a fast-growing e-commerce scale-up.
- The opportunity to drive global expansion.
- A high level of ownership and the freedom to turn commercial opportunities into action.
- The chance to work with an ambitious, entrepreneurial team that genuinely cares about what we create.
- The opportunity to help build Studio Noos into a global lifestyle brand.
Interested?
Do you recognise yourself in this description and are you excited about this opportunity? Then email your CV + cover letter to hr@studionoos.com.