Purdey Wholesale Sales Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
About Purdey
Purdey, a distinguished member of the Richemont Group, stands as a paragon of excellence in the luxury sector, specializing in guns, rifles, clothing, and accessories. As part of Richemont, a global leader in luxury goods, Purdey benefits from a rich heritage of craftsmanship and innovation. The brand is committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace, offering employees the opportunity to thrive in a prestigious and supportive environment.
Purdey, London: Wholesale Sales Manager for Clothing & Accessories. Drive global wholesale growth and brand expansion in luxury market.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive global wholesale strategy aligned with Purdey's business and brand objectives
- Drive wholesale sales of the Purdey collection to achieve and exceed revenue targets
- Identify and pursue new accounts that will best represent the brand globally
- Manage a pipeline of prospects from outreach to close
- Oversee market week management and coordinate wholesale appointments
- Negotiate trade terms with new accounts and prospects in accordance with the Company's Authorised Dealer Agreement
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities
- Deliver exceptional customer service to all wholesale clients with thorough knowledge of their business
- Execute seasonal business planning with customers to increase sell-through via store visits, training, and trading initiatives
- Coordinate trunk shows, pop-up stores, and promotional events as required
- Manage and oversee one wholesale administrative support person to ensure efficient operations
- Provide regular, comprehensive reports on sales performance and strategic initiatives to management
- Undertake domestic and international travel as required
Qualifications
- Proven experience in wholesale sales with an established network of suitable wholesale clients in the UK, ideally within the luxury or premium sector
- Strong customer network of contacts
- Exceptional customer service and client relationship management skills
- Strong commercial acumen with clear understanding of sales targets, KPIs, and cost management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build rapport with diverse clients and team members
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) at intermediate level or above
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Full clean driving license
Skills
Experience
Proven experience in wholesale sales with an established network of suitable wholesale clients in the UK, ideally within the luxury or premium sector. Demonstrated track record of building and managing strong customer networks and relationships within the wholesale channel.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Culture
Purdey and the Richemont Group celebrate diversity and the unique contributions of each employee. The company values freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity, fostering an environment of empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity. Purdey is committed to making a positive impact on the world and encourages a culture of continuous learning and development.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Purdey, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Wholesale Account Manager», «Wholesale Business Development Manager», «Wholesale Director», «B2B Sales Manager», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.