Team Leader

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

As Team Leader Wholesale Netherlands, you will drive the HUGO and BOSS business across the Dutch market, lead and develop the Dutch sales team, and act as the central link between our partners and internal functions to ensure profitable growth, strong brand representation and operational excellence. You will report to the Head of Wholesale from our office in Amsterdam and become part of the Benelux team, which forms an integral part of the Western Hub.

What you can expect:

Business Development & Distribution          

• Drive HUGO and BOSS business across the Dutch market, including independent customers, franchise partners, chain stores and department stores.
• Define and execute the distribution and commercial strategy in line with HUGO BOSS guidelines and brand positioning.
• Grow and optimize the partner network across franchise, chains and key accounts, identifying opportunities that support profitable growth.
• Protect the brand image with all partners by ensuring strong collection execution, merchandising standards and coherent assortments.
• Ensure commercial procedures are applied correctly, including sales processes, reporting, CRM and internal tools, while maintaining compliance with agreed commercial terms.
• Deliver sales and margin targets while managing profitability and risk.

Team Leadership

• Inspire, coach and develop the sales team by creating clarity on goals, priorities and expectations.
• Foster an open, collaborative and non-hierarchical team environment where best practices, feedback and ideas are actively shared.
• Build a culture of trust, accountability and recognition, valuing both individual ownership and collective contribution.

Internal Coordination

• Serve as the main link between the team and internal functions, including Finance, Credit, Marketing, Customer Care and Retail to guarantee a smooth, profitable execution in line with HUGO BOSS standards.
• Oversee accurate invoicing, payment follow-up and P&L tracking for key accounts and partners with the Finance department.
• Co-create activation plans with Marketing and ensure operational excellence across orders, deliveries, returns and disputes.
• Monitor delivery performance and ensure effective delivery control in close collaboration with Customer Care, Logistics and relevant internal stakeholders.

 

Your profile:

• A higher education degree (HBO/WO) in Business, Sales, Management or a related field is required.
• Excellent knowledge of the Dutch fashion and wholesale market is essential.
• Proven Wholesale and/or Franchise experience in fashion, ideally within a premium brand.
• Experience with multi-channel partners, including independents, franchises, chains and department stores, is a plus.
• Successful track record in sales team leadership and performance management.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills, with a clear business focus and results mindset.
• Strong product and brand sensitivity, with genuine affinity for the HUGO and BOSS universe and values.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and influencing skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required; French would be a plus.
• Willingness to travel within the market.

Your benefits:

HUGO BOSS offers its employees exceptional working conditions in an international environment. If you are interested in the fashion sector and challenges inspire your ambition, we would like to get to know you. 

Furthermore, we offer:

• A market-based salary;
• 25 holidays and 8% holiday allowance;
• Staff discount on our products and clothing allowance;
• Pension plan fully funded by HUGO BOSS and collective health insurance;
• Hybrid way of working and travel- or working from home -allowance;
• Fitness contribution after your first contract;
• Mental health support by OpenUp for you and 3 familymembers fully paid by HUGO BOSS;
• Yearly bonus;
• Working in a positive and passionate team with great after work activities and a nice lunch every day.

Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that submit a resume to HUGO BOSS Benelux B.V. must have a current HB Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource department. In addition, agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by one of our HR Advisors. All unsolicited resumes sent to us will be considered property of HUGO BOSS Benelux B.V. HUGO BOSS will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Please note that ‘agency calls’ are not appreciated.

We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person’s authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.