Lacoste is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Key Account Manager to manage and grow our Footwear, Textile and Accessories categories across key wholesale partners, including department stores and major national retailers. Reporting to the Head of Wholesale, this role will be responsible for driving sell-in performance, managing seasonal ranges, delivery execution, and strengthening relationships with buying teams to ensure premium brand positioning across all channels.
Key Responsibilities will include the following
- Manage and grow a portfolio of wholesale accounts, achieving and exceeding seasonal sell-in targets
- Develop tailored account strategies and negotiate terms, pricing and trading agreements
- Lead seasonal range presentations with buying teams and collaborate with Merchandising to create assortments aligned with brand strategy
- Oversee end-to-end delivery process, working with Operations and Logistics to ensure on-time, in-full fulfilment
- Provide accurate sales forecasting, monitor order intake and identify risks and opportunities
- Build strong relationships with buyers, planners and senior stakeholders to deliver best-in-class service
- Analyse market, competitor and sell-through data to inform commercial decisions
To be successful you will ideally have
- Proven experience in wholesale account management within fashion, footwear or lifestyle brands
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to engage and inspire buying teams
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint
- Passion for premium retail and building strong brand partnerships
Why Join the Lacoste team?
- Work with an iconic global brand known for innovation, style and quality
- Play a key role in driving the growth of an important and high-profile wholesale channel
- Build strong relationships with leading retailers and influence brand performance in the market
- Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team with a clear vision for growth
Apply Now and help us drive wholesale performance for an iconic premium lifestyle brand!
At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in wholesale account management within fashion, footwear, or lifestyle brands
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Exceptional presentation skills for engaging and inspiring buying teams
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Passion for premium retail and building strong brand partnerships
What We Do
Accent Group is a digitally integrated consumer business in retail and distribution, focused on branded performance and lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories across Australia and New Zealand. It operates retail banners and online platforms, sells footwear and apparel directly to consumers, and wholesales products to other businesses. It also holds exclusive distribution rights for international brands. The group continues to expand its retail network.
