Wholesale Specialist

OUR BRAND, OUR PEOPLE

Welcome to the irreverent, sensual and glamorous world of Patrizia Pepe

We are a pioneering fashion brand, rapidly expanding across the globe,whose collections are the result of a bold vision and innovative drive expressed in the quality of the materials and in the attention to detail.

We truly believe that people can make the difference and therefore we invest in developing our team.

We employ approximately 700 people globally that, as well as our products, are our most valuable asset and the heart of everything we do.

We constantly seek creative and dynamic like-minded individuals.

Join us now to help our brand continue to grow and transform day by day to reach new goals.

**Wholesale Specialist**:
**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
We are looking for a Wholesale Specialist for our headquarters in Campi Bisenzio.

The Specialist will be responsible for providing vital support to the sales team by handling and supervising all administrative tasks, such as order processing, data-entry and customer service.

He/she will also act as an extension of the sales team when representatives are out of the office.

The Wholesale Specialist will also be responsible to look critically at all projects related to logistics and payments, customer service and, in general, will also be an extension of the Italian and international sales team.

**Responsabilities**:
Manage and control all the main operations in the commercial department as back-office and sales team support and provide financial models to drive KPIs for the business
Analyze large amounts of data, identify sales opportunities and provide practical guidance to optimize sales strategies and increase market
Maintain and provide support in an accurate and timely manner to wholesale customers for all purchase order processing, including reorders and be able to follow up any discrepancies.
Manage customer database
Sales campaign monitoring and assistance to agencies for data entry
Seasonal calendar planning with related deadlines and sample shipments
Sending commercial communications and sales materials to the sales network
Coordination for data collection Wholesale Abroad/Italy, closure forecasts and final data transfer to the Production Department
Monitoring of assignments, shipments and turnover
Prepare Reports on the progress of return authorizations and monitor all wholesale returns;
Management of restocking, exchange of goods and monitoring of commercial agreements (end of season returns, etc.)
Management of contracts, certificates, declarations
Provide support on quarterly commission calculation for agents
Due date monitoring, account statement control and communication of instructions to the Administration department for closing items, L/C management (opening and negotiation), and bank guarantees

ABOUT YOU

**We are excited about you if you have**:
Fluency in Italian (written & spoken) is essential;
Fluency in English (written & spoken) is essential;
Fluency in Russian (written & spoken) is preferred;
Previous experience in wholesale administration duties is preferred;
Knowledge of AS400 e Stealth 3000 system is preferred;
Command of Excel, number and analytical skills, Power Point is essential
Great customer service skills & problem solving;
Ability to work towards goals;
Strong organisational skills;
Being able to adapt in a constant evolving and challenging environment

ABOUT US

**What you can expect in working with us**:
Emphasis on collaborative company culture and exposure to a global business based across 3 continents.

A competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded and recognised for the value and commitment you bring to our business.

Join a dynamic team where you will have plenty of opportunities for growth and development.

Countless opportunities to learn and make a real impact in shaping the Fashion Industry’s future.

Our bright and colorful headquarters in Florence and Milan are essential, but meticulously finished to offer a modern workplace designed to facilitate interactions between all teams.

Being part of a family-own business that thinks globally, but remains loyal to its original core values.

A fast-paced environment that thrives on innovation but embraces simple values with a clear organisational model.

At Patrizia Pepe, whether we’re designing our latest fashion collection, expanding into a new international market, or providing expert styling advice to our loyal customers, we never forget to value diversity and celebrate inclusion. We recognize that the diverse talents we bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. That’s why we always look for people who will show up as their whole selves. We thrive to create a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes colleagues with different backgrounds and experiences. That’s our style