AFRICAN FASHION MARKET DEVELOPMENT

DDK Fashion is seeking an experienced and commercially focused African Fashion Market Development Manager to support the introduction and expansion of its fashion collections in Nigeria, Ghana and the Republic of Benin.

The successful candidate will work directly with local customers, distributors

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement DDK Fashion’s market-entry strategy for Nigeria, Ghana and the Republic of Benin.
• Identify and establish relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, boutiques and other local fashion partners.
• Conduct market research on customer preferences, pricing, competitors and fashion trends.
• Support the launch and promotion of DDK Fashion collections in the target territories.
• Communicate directly with local customers, suppliers and commercial partners.
• Negotiate commercial arrangements in cooperation with DDK B.V. management.
• Coordinate orders, product availability, deliveries and after-sales communication.
• Assist with local marketing campaigns, fashion events, exhibitions and product presentations.
• Monitor sales performance and prepare regular market-development reports.
• Travel to the target countries when required.
• Protect DDK Fashion’s brand identity, pricing strategy and commercial interests.
• Ensure that local activities comply with DDK B.V. policies and applicable regulations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant education or professional experience in fashion, retail, sales, marketing, business development,

international trade or a related field.

• Demonstrable understanding of the Nigerian, Ghanaian and Beninese markets.
• Knowledge of local fashion preferences, cultural expectations, customer behaviour and business practices.
• Experience working with retailers, distributors, wholesalers or fashion businesses is preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and represent DDK Fashion profes

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• Has existing commercial networks in one or more of the target countries.
• Understands contemporary and traditional African fashion markets.
• Can identify reliable distributors and retail partners.
• Is commercially minded, trustworthy and culturally sensitive.
• Can translate local market