Junior Sales Manager Nordics
Wheat is one of the leading Scandinavian fashion lifestyle brands for children. Part of Offspring A/S which also boast woman fashion brand Rethinkit Studios, we are passionate about creating clothes, footwear or fashion accessories that are not only stylish but also environmentally friendly, comfortable, and made to last.
For over 24 years, our products have been designed with the utmost care, using only the best materials and manufacturing processes. We hold a long-standing Danish design tradition and one of the most important design parameters is our unique approach to hand-drawn prints.
We are a strong international team of 40+ employees with headquarters in our CO2 neutral office in Gentofte (Greater Copenhagen) and local offices or showrooms in Aarhus, Munich, Oslo and London.
Job description:
We are looking for a Junior Sales Manager for the Nordics (excl. Norway) to join our sales team.
This role based out of the Head-Office in Gentofte with frequent travel to visit customers expected. Strong applicants located in Jutland will also be considered.
You will report directly to our CSO and work under the wing of our talented International Sales Manager (Nordics).
As Wheat new Junior Sales Manager, you will contribute to strengthening Wheat presence with our valued independent retail partners, expanding our network of premium independent retailers across your assigned territory and securing best-in-class presence within our consignment partners.
You will be joining a formidable growth journey that will allow you to strengthen Wheat leadership in our key region.
If you are a people-minded person, creative, dynamic, structured, with an eye for details/opportunities and ambitious, you will find at Wheat the right environment to thrive and develop.
Key responsibilities:
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Creating and meeting sales budget for your assigned markets and customers
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Nurturing and growing the relationship with Wheat’s existing independent retail partners
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Identifying new customers and expanding the distribution across all relevant premium retail formats whilst respecting brand positioning.
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Driving brand penetration of all product categories (Footwear, Outerwear and Ready-to Wear) within existing partners and new business
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Delivering professional collection presentation and successful sell-in
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Working with retail partners on sales and marketing plans or initiatives that will impact sales performance and brand recognition
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Driving proactively re-orders
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Ensuring best-in-class instore or online presentation
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Attending regular customer meetings
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Adhoc support to our sister brand (Adult Women) Rethinkit Studios
- Reporting to Chief Sales Officer on sales performance (sell-in, sell-out, inventory), market trends, new business development, etc.
Qualifications:
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1+ years’ experience in a similar role or related within premium lifestyle, fashion, or footwear brands
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Hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
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Full Clean driving license – You are at place in your life where you are ready for regular business travels
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Danish mother tongue
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Fluent in English
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Excellent relationship skills and outspoken – natural team player
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Proficient with all Microsoft Office and in particular Excel
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Data driven – you can work with data and quickly process for actions
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Digital and SoMe savvy
Our promise to you:
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An exciting and challenging position in a company with a focus on profitable growth and expansion.
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A warm and empowering environment where well-being and focus on professionalizing our sales processes are at the core, offering unique opportunities for responsibility and involvement according to your motivation and curiosity.
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A dedicated and passionate team.
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Competitive salary, benefits and other perks
Wheat can offer a full-time position starting as soon as possible.
We offer an inspiring workplace with passionate colleagues, and a lot of fun.
If you are interested in applying for the job, please mark your application with “Junior Sales Manager - Nordics)” and send it together with your CV (in English) to: job@wheat.dk
Latest deadline for sending through your application is August 11th, 2025. But don’t wait… Interviews will be held on-going until the right candidate has been found.