Sales Director, APAC
On-siteShanghai, Shanghai, China
Job Summary
Develop and execute the wholesale strategy for the APAC region, with primary responsibility for China and South Korea. Own and achieve seasonal and annual regional sales targets while driving profitable growth across existing and new wholesale accounts. Build, develop, and maintain strong executive-level relationships with key department stores, luxury retailers, specialty boutiques, and strategic partners throughout the region. Identify new market opportunities and expand KHAITE's wholesale footprint while ensuring alignment with the brand's long-term distribution strategy. Lead all seasonal market appointments, product presentations, assortment planning, and order negotiations with regional partners. Analyze sales performance, sell-through, inventory levels, and market trends to develop actionable business strategies and recommendations. Partner closely with Merchandising, Planning, Production, Operations, Finance, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless execution from order placement through delivery. Provide regular business updates, sales forecasts, competitive insights, and market intelligence to senior leadership. Collaborate with Marketing and Retail teams to support brand activations, wholesale events, and strategic client initiatives throughout the region. Ensure brand consistency and elevate the customer experience across all wholesale distribution channels. Represent KHAITE at industry events, market appointments, and client meetings throughout the region.
Required Qualifications
- 10–15 years of wholesale sales experience within the luxury fashion industry
- demonstrated track record of driving business growth across APAC
- Fluent in Mandarin and English (spoken and written)
- Deep understanding of the luxury retail landscape in China and South Korea
- Established network of relationships with luxury department stores, specialty retailers, and key wholesale partners throughout the region
- Proven experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing high-value wholesale accounts
- Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze sales performance, identify opportunities, and make data-driven decisions
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- experience working with ERP systems
- experience working with CRM platforms
- experience working with wholesale management tools
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout APAC
- Willingness to travel periodically to KHAITE's New York headquarters
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Exceptional organizational skills
- strong attention to detail
- follow-through
- Strong project management skills
- ability to manage multiple priorities
- ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- client-first mindset
- Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset
- proactive approach to problem solving
- Excellent leadership skills
- communication skills
- negotiation skills
- relationship management skills
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