Vacature Country Manager UK & Ireland

We’re hiring: Country Manager UK & Ireland

About the role

Just Brands is expanding into the UK & Ireland, and we’re looking for a Country Manager to build, grow, and lead our B2B business in this exciting new chapter.
This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial leadership role. You’ll be responsible for developing the market from the ground up: shaping the local strategy, building strong retail partnerships, growing sales, and leading a high-performing team — all while being a true ambassador of our brands.
If you love combining commercial strategy, relationship-building, and people leadership, this one’s for you.

Why join Just Brands?

• Be part of an international growth journey
  
• Build a market with real ownership and impact
  
• Work with strong brands and a passionate, entrepreneurial team
  
• Combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  
• Shape the future of Just Brands in the UK & Ireland
  

What you’ll be doing

Sales strategy & business growth

• Define and execute the B2B strategy for the UK & Ireland
  
• Identify new sales channels, partners, and growth opportunities
  
• Set sales targets by channel, region, and order type
  
• Drive pre-order and in-season performance
  

Customer & partner management

• Build long-term relationships with key retailers, buying groups, and partners
  
• Lead annual negotiations, contracts, and performance reviews
  
• Run showroom appointments and product presentations
  
• Ensure strong stock management, replenishment, and return processes
  

Financial ownership

• Own sales forecasting, budgeting, and planning
  
• Monitor performance against targets and manage business investments
  
• Oversee Shop-in-Shop furniture and local market spend
  

Market insight & reporting

• Track market trends, competitors, and consumer behaviour
  
• Deliver clear monthly and seasonal performance reporting
  
• Work closely with merchandising and HQ teams on insights and forecasting
  

Marketing & brand representation

• Act as a brand ambassador at trade shows, events, and industry moments
  
• Align local marketing initiatives with HQ to strengthen brand presence
  

Leadership & team building

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing local sales team
  
• Recruit, coach, and performance-manage team members
  
• Create a strong, collaborative, and results-driven culture
  

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What we’re looking for

• 10+ years of commercial experience in B2B fashion or retail (premium brands preferred)
  
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
  
• Strong background in sales strategy, key account management, and negotiations
  
• Proven ability to build a market and grow a business
  
• Commercially sharp, data-driven, and hands-on
  
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
  
• Fluent in English (additional European languages are a plus)
  
• Comfortable working independently while partnering closely with HQ
  

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Why join Just Brands?

• Be part of an international growth journey
  
• Build a market with real ownership and impact
  
• Work with strong brands and a passionate, entrepreneurial team
  
• Combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  
• Shape the future of Just Brands in the UK & Ireland
  

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Interested?
Apply! We'd love to hear from you.