Sales Executive UK & Ireland Wholesale - Hackett London

Role overview

We are looking for a motivated and commercially driven Sales Executive to join our Hackett London wholesale team, based at our Savile Row showroom.

The successful candidate will support the development and growth of our wholesale business across the UK & Ireland, working closely with existing retail partners, driving seasonal sales and identifying new business opportunities.

This is a hands on sales role suited to someone with previous experience in premium menswear wholesale, strong product knowledge and a proactive approach to building customer relationships and delivering commercial results.

Key responsibilities

Sales & Account Development

• Sell seasonal Hackett collections to wholesale partners across the UK & Ireland, contributing to seasonal order book and annual sales targets.
• Support the management and development of existing wholesale accounts, building strong relationships with buyers and key contacts.
• Prepare and conduct seasonal selling appointments, presenting collections and recommending relevant product assortments.
• Monitor weekly and seasonal sales performance, including sell-through, stock levels and replenishment opportunities, to help maximise sales.
• Support sales forecasting, order book management and regular reporting, highlighting potential risks and opportunities.

New Business Development

• Proactively research and identify potential new wholesale partners across the UK & Ireland, focusing on premium independent retailers and relevant distribution opportunities.
• Support new business development through prospecting, customer outreach, arranging appointments and following up on commercial opportunities.
• Conduct regular customer and store visits across the UK & Ireland to strengthen relationships, review performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends and retail developments, sharing relevant insights with the wider team.

Product & Brand Development

• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of Hackett collections, including tailoring, casualwear, fabrics, fits and key product features.
• Confidently communicate product knowledge, brand positioning and seasonal collection highlights to wholesale partners.
• Gather customer feedback on product, pricing and market trends, sharing insights with the sales and product teams.
• Support the execution of visual merchandising, product training and marketing initiatives across wholesale partners.

Operations & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with customer service, logistics and finance teams to support accurate order management, timely deliveries and resolution of customer queries.
• Liaise with internal marketing and visual merchandising teams to support seasonal launches and customer activations.
• Maintain high standards within the Savile Row showroom, ensuring collections and customer appointments are professionally prepared.
• Ensure accurate and timely customer communication, sales administration and follow-up.
• Experience & Skills
• Essential
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a wholesale sales role within the premium or luxury menswear sector.
• A strong understanding of the UK & Ireland premium menswear wholesale market, including independent retailers and department stores.
• Experience supporting or managing wholesale customer relationships, seasonal selling appointments and sales targets.
• Strong premium menswear product knowledge, including tailoring, fabrics, fits and casualwear.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales performance, sell-through and stock data.
• Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build relationships with wholesale buyers.
• Proactive, organised and self-motivated, with a strong interest in sales and business development.
• Good Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UK & Ireland.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about premium menswear, with a genuine interest in product and the wider fashion market.
• Commercially minded, enthusiastic and motivated to achieve sales targets.
• Confident and personable, with strong relationship-building skills.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative in developing new business opportunities.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive, collaborative and willing to learn and develop within the wholesale sales team.

Benefits and perks

• Opportunity to work with an iconic international fashion brand.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace with room for professional growth.
• Exposure to a global company with strong brand heritage and international reach.
• The chance to contribute to a sustainability-focused organisation committed to responsible business practices.

Company culture and values

At AWWG, we value passion, collaboration, ownership, innovation, inclusivity, and adaptability. We foster a workplace where people can grow, contribute ideas, and make an impact. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work and to support a diverse and inclusive environment for all.

Application process

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through the usual recruitment process. If you have questions during the process, we will share additional information with you as you progress through the selection stages.