WHOLESALE DIRECTOR EMEA & APAC (Maternity Leave Cover)

ANINE BING is looking for a Wholesale Director EMEA & APAC to join our Wholesale team based in Paris , covering a maternity leave.

This is a fixed-term contract (CDD), starting early December 2026 for the duration of the absence of the employee being replaced - expected to run through approximately May 2027 , with the exact end date depending on the return of the employee on leave. A structured handover is planned in two steps: an initial transition with the outgoing Director around mid-December 2026, and a second handover at the end of the assignment, around her return in May 2027.

As a key contributor within our Paris HQ team, the Wholesale Director EMEA & APAC steps into an existing commercial organization and ensures continuity of leadership for our EMEA & APAC wholesale business during the interim period. The role directly manages a team of four - two Wholesale Managers EU + ME/APAC , one ADV Manager EU , and one Wholesale Support Intern - and owns the commercial and operational performance of a multi-market portfolio operated through key accounts, agents, and franchise partners. The role also works closely with our Wholesale Strategic Advisor , an internal resource who supports continuity throughout the assignment.

This is a hybrid position based at our Paris HQ, with a preference for in-person work. The role reports to the CEO .

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide day-to-day leadership to the two Wholesale Managers EU + ME/APAC, the ADV Manager EU , and the Wholesale Support Intern, ensuring business continuity and uninterrupted decision‑making during the interim period
• Own the commercial performance of the ME & APAC wholesale portfolio - sell‑in, sell‑through, forecasting, and seasonal budgets across key accounts, agents, distributors, and franchise partners
• Lead sell‑in for any Paris showroom season(s) falling within the contract period: oversee collection presentation, negotiation, seasonal budgets, and payment terms with senior buyers
• Oversee the network of agents, distributors, and franchise / shop‑in‑shop partners across ME and APAC: targets, seasonal action plans, brand standards, and performance reviews
• Ensure ADV operational execution through the ADV Manager: order management, Key Account shipping compliance, 3PL coordination, and delivery / stocklist reporting
• Act as the primary escalation point for key accounts and priority partners in EMEA & APAC for the duration of the assignment
• Partner closely with the Wholesale Strategic Advisor to ensure continuity on ongoing initiatives and institutional knowledge throughout the assignment
• Report portfolio performance directly to the CEO - sell‑in/sell‑out KPIs, budget versus actuals, stock and delivery status
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with Merchandising, Production, Operations, and Finance to secure deliveries and resolve escalations
• Maintain continuity on any in‑flight strategic initiatives (including agent‑to‑direct market transitions) without introducing new strategic shifts absent CEO sign‑off
• Complete a structured handover with the outgoing Director in mid‑December 2026, and prepare a full handover back to her ahead of her return around May 2027

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in fashion wholesale, including proven experience managing a commercial team across an international, multi‑market portfolio
• Strong track record as Wholesale Director, Area Manager, or senior Wholesale Manager, with solid knowledge of EMEA markets ; working familiarity with APAC market dynamics is expected, as the region is operated through agents and distributors rather than direct management
• Hands‑on experience managing agents, distributors, franchise / master‑franchise partners, and key accounts
• Strong command of sell‑in / sell‑out analysis, OTB logic, forecasting, and in‑season performance management
• Experience overseeing a Sales Administration / Order Management function (ERP, 3PL coordination, key account portal compliance)
• Proficiency with B2B and ERP tools (JOOR, NuOrder, Cegid Orli, NetSuite or equivalent) and advanced Excel