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Antwerp, Belgien | Sales
At Kipling we are on a mission. To live a vibrant and colorful life, go to places we’ve never been before. Be curious. Dare to live the life we’ve always wanted. That’s our mission and influences everything we do. We take pride from our female leaders who are at the forefront of decision making across our Global organization.
At Kipling we empower you to go your own way. We celebrate uniqueness and diversity, and especially when it comes to looking for the best talent. Diversity makes us stronger and at Kipling we do believe your story matters, therefore we welcome all backgrounds.
Our success story started in ‘87 in the heart of the fashion capital Antwerp, yours starts today.
We’re currently looking for a Sales Analyst to join the Sales Operations team within Kipling in Antwerp, Belgium. You will be reporting to the Packs Sales Operations Senior Manager.
You will create and manage both standardized & custom reports, conduct quantitative analysis, provide support for sales campaigns, actions and promotions, and assess data quality.
Kipling is looking for a detail oriented self-starter who can manage and prioritize their own workload, enjoys working on a wide variety of projects, is service-minded and able to interact and communicate with stakeholders at all levels and in all departments, while able to adapt quickly to shifting goals and priorities.
Ultimately, you will be able to contribute to team`s high quality sales analysis and achieve Brand sales targets.
Responsibilities:
GTM PROCESS AND HQ/LOCAL REPORTING
Provide regular tracking reports by Channel and Market monitoring our progress towards monthly sales targets.
Responsible for gathering pre-season, in-month, and cumulative information and reconciling data in order to conduct analysis of key account and sales rep metrics. Provides this information to sales management and makes recommendations to drive sales growth.
Create customized reports not covered by the existing and standard ones managing the information flow through different departments.
Support the Sales Ops Manager in the preparation of GTM meetings, providing data & detailed analysis related to the performance of every country and channel.
Track GTM key initiatives and report the result to the Sales Force, including highlights and recommendations.
SELL THROUGH ANALYSIS
Weekly update of Key Account reporting (sellout figures & budget, KPI overview, stock returns…).
Collaborate with other teams (Sales, CS, Digital, GBT) to create and regularly update sell-out reports on Key Account performance, identify opportunities and trend that can amplify business profitability.
SALES TOOLS
Liaise with T&C tool coordinator and support Sales dept. in user mapping definition. Maintain all the terms&conditions for EMEA customers portfolio (around +3k customers) in the T&C tool, including seasonal revision.
Coordinate and centralize Customer Master attributes by submitting change request to MDM team.
B2B campaign maintenance and updates.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical (statistics, math, computer science, engineering) or business-related field.
Analytical and demonstrated ability to extract key business insights through data analysis.
Proven experience managing large volumes of data, creating reports, optimizing processes.
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, preferred experience with Tableau/Power BI and business intelligence software.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Agile, self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively.
What’s in it for you?
Along with a competitive salary and benefits program we offer a flexible, casual work environment. It’s not just our products which set us apart from others, our people first approach is what drives us, this is why we offer:
A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
Tailored training. We are committed to helping you grow and drive you career forward
An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
If you like what you have read and would like to join our team then we would love to hear from you!
For more information, please visit vfc.com, kipling.com or follow us on our LinkedIn and Instagram pages, see you there!
Antwerp, Belgien | Supply Chain
Get to know Kipling
We’re looking for an outstanding Supply and Inventory Planner to join our Kipling Operations team in Antwerp, Belgium.
At Kipling we are on a mission. To live a vibrant and colourful life, go to places we’ve never been before. Be curious. Dare to live the life we’ve always wanted. That’s our mission and influences everything we do. We take pride from our female leaders who are at the forefront of decision making across our Global organisation.
At Kipling we empower you to go your own way. We celebrate uniqueness and diversity, and especially when it comes to looking for the best talent. Diversity makes us stronger and at Kipling we do believe your story matters, therefore we welcome all backgrounds.
Our success story started in ‘87 in the heart of the fashion capital Antwerp, yours starts today.
We lighten your step, powering your curiosity to go your own way. #LiveLight
Let’s talk about the role!
You take full responsibility of the supply planning and the inventory management for all Kipling products keeping both the short- and long-term planning in mind. You balance supply maximizing product availability while keeping inventory levels within plan.
Job Details
We expect that our Supply and Inventory Planner will deliver unbeatable results whilst also fulfilling the following aspects of the role:
Translate the seasonal demand plan into a Supply plan in close communication with demand planner.
Coordinate the cross region Buy moments and related activities to maximize efficiencies
Enter and follow up on purchase orders
Manage the required system settings
Be responsible for the monthly inventory roll reporting.
Give input to the Inbound Logistics team on container priorities
Continuously identify and execute processes improvements to gain efficiency and reduce cost
Report and follow up Supply KPI
Participate in various projects within and cross-brands
What you need to succeed?
To succeed as Supply and Inventory Planner you need to an eye for details and being comfortable with numbers while actively looking for solution cross teams for fast changing situations. Communication is key, as in your role you will have to work with different internal stakeholders. As we work against deadlines, planning your short- and long-term activities in the best way possible is also important. What you'll need:
2 - 4 years of experience in a similar function
Enjoy working with numbers and have an analytical mind
You are accurate and have a sharp eye for details
Solution-oriented attitude
You enjoy working with others, listening to and understanding their point of view and identify solutions together
You are an advanced user of Microsoft Excel
Fluent in English, spoken as well as written
Knowledge of SAP, Access and Visual Basics is an asset
What’s in it for you?
Along with a competitive salary and benefits program we offer a flexible, casual work setting. It’s not just our products which set us apart from others, our people first approach is what drives us, this is why we offer:
A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
Tailored training. We are committed to helping you grow and drive you career forward
An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!
Apply, visit vfc.com, kipling.com or follow us on our LinkedIn and Instagram pages, see you there!
Antwerp, Belgien | Marketing
We’re looking for an outstanding Digital Marketer with email and GTM focus to join our Kipling Digital marketing team in Antwerp, Belgium.
Let’s talk about the role!
As our Digital Marketer you will support the EMEA marketing activities and focus on Kipling.com
You will create emails for our European fans, support Go to Market (GTM) creations & in season delivery of pack shots, model shots and campaign assets to different channels and teams.
Your input will be key. You will create, update, implement Kipling’s email marketing process and strategy with creative support of our team members.
By joining our team as a digital marketeer on a daily basis you will:
What you need to succeed?
You will have a mobile-first mind-set to maximize usability and deliver an efficient and visually compelling user experience that drives engagement and conversion. You take exceptional pride in your work and are committed to the craft. Furthermore by:
What’s in it for you?
Along with a competitive salary and benefits program we offer a flexible, casual work setting. It’s not just our products which set us apart from others, our people first approach is what drives us, this is why we offer:
Get to know Kipling
At Kipling we are on a mission. To live a vibrant and colourful life, go to places we’ve never been before. Be curious. Dare to live the life we’ve always wanted. That’s our mission and influences everything we do. We take pride from our female leaders who are at the forefront of decision making across our Global organisation.
At Kipling we empower you to go your own way. We celebrate uniqueness and diversity, and especially when it comes to looking for the best talent. Diversity makes us stronger and at Kipling we do believe your story matters, therefore we welcome all backgrounds.
Our success story started in ‘87 in the heart of the fashion capital Antwerp, yours starts today.
We lighten your step, powering your curiosity to go your own way. #LiveLight
If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!
Antwerp, Belgien | Marketing
Get to know Kipling
We’re looking for an outstanding Digital Graphic Designer to join our Kipling Brand Marketing team in Antwerp, Belgium.
At Kipling we are on a mission. To live a vibrant and colourful life, go to places we’ve never been before. Be curious. Dare to live the life we’ve always wanted. That’s our mission and influences everything we do. We take pride from our female leaders who are at the forefront of decision making across our Global organisation.
At Kipling we empower you to go your own way. We celebrate uniqueness and diversity, and especially when it comes to looking for the best talent. Diversity makes us stronger and at Kipling we do believe your story matters, therefore we welcome all backgrounds. Our success story started in ‘87 in the heart of the fashion capital Antwerp, yours starts today.
We lighten your step, powering your curiosity to go your own way. #LiveLight
Let’s talk about the role!
The Digital Graphic Designer is a new role in the EMEA Brand & Marketing team that will be responsible for elevating our brand story through compelling digital content. In this role you’ll be responsible for the creating of new content and the adaptation of existing (global) content. You’ll be reporting to the EMEA Content Manager, also based in Antwerp. As a Digital Graphic designer, it’s very important to have an eye for conversion, graphic design, and fashion in an elevated way.
Job Details - our Digital Graphic Designer will deliver unbeatable results whilst also fulfilling the following aspects of the role:
Deliver effective, aesthetic, on-brand, and on-strategy creative for websites, web pages, product, email promotional creatives, email templates, social media graphics, banner ads etc.
Ensure proper alignment with the global team ensure brand consistency and integrity of the creative vision across all (digital) customer touch points.
Work closely with the e-commerce team to align on usability, accessibility, and web standards.
Be conversion driven and follow up on KPI’s to get the best results.
Manage and produce digital design work, including banner sizing and versioning for banner ads and e-commerce environment assets for partners like Zalando, Bol.com and Amazon.
Provide design support to other business lines to create product graphics, logos, identity design, or other similar offline graphics.
Must have a passion and understanding of the changing digital world and be constantly pushing the boundaries of digital design to drive the business goals.
What you need to succeed?
We are looking for someone who has:
Bachelor’s degree in design or creative studies required
At least 1- 2 years’ experience in digital design and creative development.
Motion graphics & animation is a must
Experience in web marketing/web design with a strong knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, inDesign, AfterEffects and Illustrator to create a variety of still, animated and video digital assets
Strong online portfolio required (please provide a small portfolio or samples along with your application)
Proven examples of your creative in successful campaigns and projects
Understanding of the Kipling brand as well as the fashion & travel lifestyle industries
Language skills: Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
What’s in it for you?
Along with a competitive salary and benefits program we offer a flexible, casual work setting. It’s not just our products which set us apart from others, our people first approach is what drives us, this is why we offer:
A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
Tailored training. We are committed to helping you grow and drive you career forward
An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!
Apply visit vfc.com, kipling.com or follow us on our LinkedIn and Instagram pages, see you there!
Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike
Antwerp, Belgien | Marketing
At Kipling we are on a mission. To live a vibrant and colorful life, go to places we’ve never been before. Be curious. Dare to live the life we’ve always wanted. That’s our mission and influences everything we do. We take pride from our female leaders who are at the forefront of decision making across our Global organization.
At Kipling we empower you to go your own way. We celebrate uniqueness and diversity, and especially when it comes to looking for the best talent. Diversity makes us stronger and at Kipling we do believe your story matters, therefore we welcome all backgrounds.
Our success story started in ‘87 in the heart of the fashion capital Antwerp, yours starts today.
We lighten your step, powering your curiosity to go your own way. #LiveLight
The role will be part of the Kipling Management Team, and will work closely with the Regional Brand Marketing Team to drive the marketing agenda across the Regions.
Main responsibilities will be:
- Build marketing vision with VP/GM Regions & Global Brand President to ensure sustainable and profitable business growth as well as global consistency and local relevancy
- Manage and own advertising budget within brands’ P&L to maximize ROI and achieve financial plans, fueling brand awareness, top line sales and maximizing margin and operating income
- Lead Global marketing organization to raise brands awareness, maintain image and ensure best in class global / DTC / Key Accounts / local markets integrated sales & marketing plans, tools and creative assets
- Develop marketing organization both from a structural and talent development standpoints
- Champion consumer insights throughout the Kipling organization to ensure sustainable growth of the business and optimal brands’ equity
- Drive collaboration between Marketing, Sales, Retail, Product and incorporate feedback to continuously improve global marketing vision and strategy and overall Go To Market integration
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required for the individual to be successful in this position.
- Marketing or Business Degree; MBA level preferred
- Minimum 10+ years of managerial Marketing management experience
- Deep understanding of the Kipling brand as well as the performance and industry
- Language skills: Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
- Willing to travel frequently, both in Europe, Asia and US
COMPETENCIES:
- Leading through Vision and Values: Keeping the organization's vision and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action
- Coaching and developing others: Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities
- Building organizational talent: Establishing systems and processes to attract, develop, engage, and retain talented individuals; creating a work environment where people can realize their full potential, thus allowing the organization to meet current and future business challenges
- Business acumen: Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization’ s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics
- Driving execution: Translating strategic priorities into operational reality; aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results
- Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
- Influence: Creating and executing influence strategies that persuade key stakeholders to take action that will advance shared interests and business goals
Brussels, Belgien | Retail
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Full-Time Sales Associate to join our The North Face team in Brussels.
You may ask “Just who is VF?”. Well, if you are an active lifestyler then you are probably very familiar with brands such as Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Napapijri and others. They are just some of the names we manufacture and sell in over 1500 stores across 170 countries.
As the face of our brand your input will be key, providing great customer service and contributing to the success of the store.
Let’s talk about the role!
We strive to create a fun and supportive team environment where every member plays their part in creating a great customer experience.
And whether you are working part time or thinking of a career in retail, we
expect that our sales associates deliver exceptional customer service and contribute to the store’s success in the following ways:
Sharing your passion for our products with customers
You are in charge of making your store look great, so that it is always customer-ready
Learn about our products to inspire our customers
Drive sales by understanding the store’s targets
Follow store standards, policies and procedures
Is this the right job for you?
You have a proactive, can-do attitude
You are open and love interacting with people, able to express yourself, listen and understand customers
You have a genuine interest in active lifestyle, fashion or retail trends
You are a fast learner and embrace new challenges
You are fluent in both Dutch and English
You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays when necessary
What makes you the perfect Sales Associate?
First of all, you LOVE interacting with people. You get your passion by helping customers finding the perfect product and you want every customer to leave your store happy. You understand that every customer needs a different approach and you know how to deliver it.
Your passion and enthusiasm for the brand, your store and delivering great customer service should shine through.
Work should be fun, so it’s important that all our sales associates play their part in creating a strong, supportive environment. You are a great team player and are willing to do all it takes to contribute to the success of the entire team. For you, there is no such thing as “that’s not my job”.
It would be great if you have already had some experience in retail but it’s what’s more important is that you have the attitudes we’ve described above. If you have these, you’ll become a great retailer in a very short time.
What’s in it for you?
We understand that not everyone is looking for a long-term career in retail and many of our people work with us on a part time or temporary basis. That’s not a problem, and we’ll always try to fit your lifestyle needs around that of the store and team. We pride ourselves on looking after all our people so you’ll still enjoy competitive remuneration, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts (btw we offer 50%!).
However, if you’re thinking about building a career with us, we will do all we can to nurture and look after you. We offer:
Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands and even different countries as you progress
A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
Tailored training. From a thorough induction to ongoing online and face-to-face training, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally.
An inclusive environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you!
Brussels, Belgien | Retail
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Full-Time Sales Associate to join our Kipling team in Brussels.
You may ask “Just who is VF?”. Well, if you are an active lifestyler then you are probably very familiar with brands such as Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Napapijri and others. They are just some of the names we manufacture and sell in over 1500 stores across 170 countries.
As the face of our brand your input will be key, providing great customer service and contributing to the success of the store.
Let’s talk about the role!
We strive to create a fun and supportive team environment where every member plays their part in creating a great customer experience.
And whether you are working part time or thinking of a career in retail, we
expect that our sales associates deliver exceptional customer service and contribute to the store’s success in the following ways:
Sharing your passion for our products with customers
You are in charge of making your store look great, so that it is always customer-ready
Learn about our products to inspire our customers
Drive sales by understanding the store’s targets
Follow store standards, policies and procedures
Is this the right job for you?
You have a proactive, can-do attitude
You are open and love interacting with people, able to express yourself, listen and understand customers
You have a genuine interest in active lifestyle, fashion or retail trends
You are a fast learner and embrace new challenges
You are fluent in both Dutch and English
You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays when necessary
What makes you the perfect Sales Associate?
First of all, you LOVE interacting with people. You get your passion by helping customers finding the perfect product and you want every customer to leave your store happy. You understand that every customer needs a different approach and you know how to deliver it.
Your passion and enthusiasm for the brand, your store and delivering great customer service should shine through.
Work should be fun, so it’s important that all our sales associates play their part in creating a strong, supportive environment. You are a great team player and are willing to do all it takes to contribute to the success of the entire team. For you, there is no such thing as “that’s not my job”.
It would be great if you have already had some experience in retail but it’s what’s more important is that you have the attitudes we’ve described above. If you have these, you’ll become a great retailer in a very short time.
What’s in it for you?
We understand that not everyone is looking for a long-term career in retail and many of our people work with us on a part time or temporary basis. That’s not a problem, and we’ll always try to fit your lifestyle needs around that of the store and team. We pride ourselves on looking after all our people so you’ll still enjoy competitive remuneration, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts (btw we offer 50%!).
However, if you’re thinking about building a career with us, we will do all we can to nurture and look after you. We offer:
Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands and even different countries as you progress
A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
Tailored training. From a thorough induction to ongoing online and face-to-face training, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally.
An inclusive environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you!
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