<section data-logic-value="htmlblock" id="mission" class="html-block blockListblock"><!----><h2 class="title html-blocktitle"> About the role </h2><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Jointhe Lacoste Team as our Key Account Manager – Footwear – UK &amp; Ireland!</b></p><p><b>Reportingto: Head of Sport UK/ROI</b></p><p><b>Location:</b><b>London or Manchester is preferable</b>&nbsp;</p><p>At Lacoste, we believe that everyone brings a unique touch to ourcollective spirit. Here, we are passionate teams, united by the same values.Together, we create memorable experiences for our customers by inspiring andconnecting with them. Both universal and timeless, the brand brings togethercultures and generations. Elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign, to grow,inspire, and make a lasting impact in the world of fashion and retail. <b></b></p><p>As our Key AccountManager – Footwear, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth ofLacoste Footwear across the UK &amp; Ireland market. Working closely with keywholesale partners, you will drive a highly responsive sell-through model, strengthenour presence within premium and sport distribution channels, and ensure allgrowth is delivered in line with brand strategy and premium positioning.Reporting to the Head of Sport UK &amp; ROI, you will develop and executeambitious commercial plans, build strategic partnerships with leadingretailers, and identify new opportunities to expand our market share. </p><p>This is an excitingopportunity for a commercially minded footwear specialist to shape the futureof one of the most iconic brands in fashion-sport and help deliver our visionof becoming the most inspiring brand in Fashion-Sport.</p><p><b><u>Your responsibilities:</u></b><b></b></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; list-style: inherit;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: disc;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 12px !important; text-transform: none !important; margin: 0px !important;">Drive Wholesale Growth &amp; Commercial Performance: </b>Lead the Footwear business across key wholesale accounts, delivering and exceeding turnover, margin, and category management targets through strategic planning and execution</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: disc;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 12px !important; text-transform: none !important; margin: 0px !important;">Manage Strategic Key Accounts: </b>Own the full seasonal sales cycle, from line presentations and buy meetings through to in-season performance management, building strong long-term partnerships with key customers</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: disc;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 12px !important; text-transform: none !important; margin: 0px !important;">Optimise Sell-Through Performance: </b>Analyse trading performance, monitor sell-through data, and implement action plans with partners to maximise sales, maintain full-price sell-through, and enhance customer engagement.&nbsp;</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: disc;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 12px !important; text-transform: none !important; margin: 0px !important;">Elevate Brand Presence &amp; Retail Excellence:</b> Ensure Lacoste Footwear secures premium placement within key accounts, maintaining best-in-class visual merchandising standards and protecting the brand's premium positioning in the marketplace.<b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 12px !important; text-transform: none !important; margin: 0px !important;">&nbsp;</b></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: disc;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 12px !important; text-transform: none !important; margin: 0px !important;">Collaborate Across Functions:</b> Work closely with Global Product Teams, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Training, and Marketing teams to ensure product relevance, inventory alignment, and successful commercial execution.<b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 12px !important; text-transform: none !important; margin: 0px !important;">&nbsp;</b></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: disc;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 12px !important; text-transform: none !important; margin: 0px !important;">Develop New Business Opportunities:</b> Identify and prospect new accounts in line with the brand strategy, expanding distribution within key tiers while strengthening Lacoste's position in the most influential stores across the market.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: disc;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 12px !important; text-transform: none !important; margin: 0px !important;">Be the Voice of the Market:</b> Maintain a strong presence in the field, gathering customer insights, monitoring competitor activity, and identifying market opportunities to support future growth and brand desirability.</li></ul><p><u><b>Whyjoin Lacoste?</b><b>&nbsp;</b></u></p><p>Workingat Lacoste means…</p><p>Representing an iconic brand that’s part of the MF Brands Group,alongside Aigle, Gant, and Tecnifibre, paving the way for exciting internalmobility opportunities.&nbsp;Joining a team that values personal and collective development, whereeveryone is encouraged to grow and evolve.&nbsp; Balancing passion and well-being, because we believe thateveryone needs time to recharge. Embracing our Durable Elegance approach – placing our productsand value chain at the heart of our sustainability ambitions, with a mission toelevate them to environmental excellence. As well as fostering social inclusionby making equal opportunities a reality through impactful opportunities.</p><p><b><u><br></u></b></p><p><b><u>Rewards&amp; Benefits:</u></b></p><p><b>Package: </b>up to £50-£55k per annum + bonus+ car allowance&nbsp;</p><p><b>Health &amp; Wellbeing: </b>Regularteam activities (e.g. run club, yoga), Private Healthcare (optional), EmployeeAssist Programme with the Retail Trust&nbsp;</p><p><b>Holidays: </b>25days per year plus usual UK bank holidays </p><p><b>Swag:</b> Seasonal uniform allowance and upto 65% off Lacoste products&nbsp;</p><p><b>Learning &amp; Development: </b>Continuous support on your learning journey from day one&nbsp;</p><p><b>Parenthood: </b>Enhancedfamily leave and pay from day one, paid Assisted Conception leave</p><p><b>Extras</b>: Employee Referral, Long ServiceAward, Social Committee events<b></b></p><p><b>&nbsp;</b></p><p><u><b>Readyto join a unique adventure?</b><b>&nbsp;</b></u></p><p><b>1st step</b>: Apply now and live the Lacoste candidate experience&nbsp;</p><p><b>2nd step</b>:First call with the Talent Acquisition Business Partner&nbsp;</p><p><b>3rd step</b>:1st stage interview with the Head of Sport</p><p><b>4th step:</b> 2nd stage interview with the Wholesale Director</p><p><b>5th step:</b> Accept the challenge and become a Lacoste teammate!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>We aim to support all candidates during the application process and arehappy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need supportwith your application, feel free to get in touch with us by email <a href="mailto:uktalent@lacoste.com">uktalent@lacoste.com</a> (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subjectline).</i></p></div></section><section data-logic-value="htmlblock" id="profile" class="html-block blockListblock"><!----><h2 class="title html-blocktitle"> Profile </h2><div class="rich-text"><p></p><p><b><u>Your profile:</u></b><b></b></p><ul><li><b>Share the same values</b>: Play as One Team | Play with Elegance | Play by Daring | Play with Tenacity</li><li><b>Footwear Industry Expertise: </b>Proven experience managing key wholesale footwear accounts, with a strong understanding of the UK footwear market and its leading retail players.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Established Industry Network: </b>Strong relationships and credibility within Tier 0 and Tier 1 retail environments, with the ability to influence and develop strategic partnerships.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Commercial &amp; Strategic Mindset: </b>Able to build and execute long-term business plans, identify growth opportunities, and translate strategy into tangible commercial results.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Sales &amp; Negotiation Skills: </b>Highly effective at managing seasonal sell-in processes, negotiating commercial agreements, and driving profitable revenue growth.</li><li><b>Market &amp; Consumer Awareness:</b> Strong understanding of retail trends, competitor activity, and consumer behaviour, with the ability to adapt strategies to changing market dynamics.</li><li><b>Presentation &amp; Communication Excellence:</b> Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and customers, with the ability to influence, inspire, and build trust across all levels.&nbsp;</li><li><b>Systems &amp; Analytical Skills:</b> Comfortable working with commercial data, performance reporting, and Microsoft Office applications, using insights to drive decision-making and business performance.</li><li><b>Growth Mindset:</b> Results-driven, proactive, and entrepreneurial, with the ambition to challenge the status quo, create opportunities, and continuously raise the profile of Lacoste Footwear within the market.</li></ul><p></p></div></section><section data-logic-value="htmlblock" id="additionalinfo" class="html-block blockListblock"><!----><h2 class="title html-blocktitle"> Equal opportunities </h2><div class="rich-text">At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality.Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents.We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential.</div></section>