Manager, Sales - HOKA (Sports)

Location: London, England; hybrid and flexible working environment.

Company

hirify.global is a global lifestyle and footwear company whose brands include UGG, HOKA, Teva, and Koolaburra by UGG.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end key account strategy for designated HOKA partners and build relationships with senior stakeholders across buying, sales, merchandising, logistics, and marketing.
• Deliver sales, profitability, margin, sell-in, and sustainable account performance targets.
• Prepare strategic account plans, seasonal range presentations, sales reports, forecasts, sell-through insights, and market intelligence.
• Manage forward-order and in-season business, including inventory, availability, order books, timelines, and corrective actions.
• Drive digital awareness and performance marketing concepts while maintaining brand visibility, product standards, assortments, point-of-sale execution, and stock packages.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports through objective setting, feedback, performance management, workload prioritization, and development planning.

Requirements

• Sales experience in the sports industry or a related sector.
• Wholesale sales experience with pan-European players, omnichannel retailers, and/or key accounts.
• Experience managing a large sales book and delivering strategic account plans.
• Experience managing, coaching, and developing direct reports, including performance management, objective setting, and succession planning.
• Strong commercial judgment, negotiation, relationship management, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel domestically and internationally at short notice.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working environment.
• Competitive compensation programs and bonuses.
• Employee discounts, perks, volunteering opportunities, and community programs.
• Personal and professional development support, including a Global Mentorship Programme.
• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, belonging, and employee wellbeing.