Head of Sport

Join the Lacoste Team as our Head of Sport! Reporting to: Wholesale Director, UK & Ireland Hybrid working: London office / home (3:2) At Lacoste, we believe that everyone brings a unique touch to our collective spirit. Here, we are passionate teams, united by the same values. Together, we create memorable experiences for our customers by inspiring and connecting with them. Both universal and timeless, the brand brings together cultures and generations. Elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign, to grow, inspire, and make a lasting impact in the world of fashion and retail. Your Responsibilities Sales & Performance Monitoring: Work with the Wholesale Director to track sales performance and key financial metrics. Communicate regularly with HQ teams to keep everyone informed on business performance. Product Strategy & Alignment: Collaborate with the product teams to ensure the right product selection for key accounts. Help implement and manage strategies to drive business growth across different categories. Brand Growth & Business Development: Focus on growing the brand and maintaining strong relationships with partners. Ensure business practices align with company values while striving for improved profitability and brand desirability. Commercial & Operational Management: Negotiate with key partners and support in managing the day-to-day operations. Drive performance through strategic planning and efficient management of business activities. Sales Performance & Reporting: Regularly track and report on sales and business performance. Maintain ongoing communication to assess opportunities for improvement and implement action plans. Customer Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions. Address challenges with a focus on customer satisfaction and business growth. Marketing & Campaign Support: Work with marketing teams to help shape promotional activities. Support in managing budgets and ensuring campaigns are executed effectively. Why join Lacoste? Working at Lacoste means… Representing an iconic brand that’s part of the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant, Tecnifibre, and The Kooples, paving the way for exciting internal mobility opportunities. Joining a team that values personal and collective development, where everyone is encouraged to grow and evolve. Balancing passion and well-being , because we believe that everyone needs time to recharge. Embracing our Durable Elegance approach – placing our products and value chain at the heart of our sustainability ambitions, with a mission to elevate them to environmental excellence. As well as fostering social inclusion by making equal opportunities a reality through impactful opportunities Rewards & Benefits Package: £70-80k per annum + 25% bonus + car allowance Health & Wellbeing: Regular team activities (e.g. run club, yoga), Private Healthcare (optional), Employee Assist Programme with the Retail Trust Holidays: 25 days per year plus usual UK bank holidays Swag: up to 65% off Lacoste products Learning & Development: Continuous support on your learning journey from day one Parenthood: Enhanced family leave and pay from day one, paid Assisted Conception leave Extras: Employee Referral, Long Service Award, Social Committee events Ready to join a unique adventure? 1st step: Apply now and live the Lacoste candidate experience 2nd step: First call with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator 3rd step: In person interview with the Wholesale Director 4th step: In person interview with the CEO. 5th step: Accept the challenge and become a Lacoste teammate! We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application, feel free to get in touch with us by email uktalent@lacoste.com (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line). Your Profile Share the same values: Play as One Team | Play with Elegance | Play by Daring | Play with Tenacity Product & Merchandising Expertise: You have solid experience in product merchandising, assortment planning, and range segmentation, with the ability to manage marketplace distribution effectively. Strategic Thinker: You excel in understanding and executing business strategies, with a strong ability to control and plan for growth. In-depth Market Knowledge: A deep understanding of the UK premium casualwear market is essential, with a strong awareness of the latest trends and customer preferences. Leadership, Team Management & Experience: You’re a natural leader with experience in managing teams and driving performance, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment. You have experience in wholesale key account or channel management, with a strong preference for experience working with JD.