Working in
wholesale
Showcasing the best of the Clarks brand.
A global stage
Working in Wholesale is all about showcasing the best of the Clarks brand in shoe stores around the world. From premium independent retailers like Starcow to high street chains like JD Sports and Shoe Carnival. Well-known department stores such as Selfridges or El Corte Ingles to Clarks franchises, and online partners like Zalando. Getting the right shoes in the right places, to inspire the right customers. And ensuring our style and craft stand out next to the competition.
Delivering around half the Group’s global profits, we’re always thinking ahead, always pushing boundaries, and always looking for new possibilities, as we provide the spark to ignite Clarks’ future.
Wholesale in The Americas
Our industry never stands still. So, neither do we. We’re constantly watching the markets for the latest trends. Thinking on our feet and adapting to our customers’ changing needs. Sharing our knowledge, working as one, and making decisions on the move to take the brand forward.
You could be working with small independent shoe stores. Shaping our brand positioning for national shoe chains. Or building relationships with nationwide department stores such as Macy’s and JCPenney. Whatever your role, you’ll be encouraged to express yourself and challenge the status quo. You’ll learn from the experienced people around you – and they’ll learn from you. And you’ll have a genuine say in how we progress as a wholesale business, in America and across the globe.
Wholesale in EMEA
We operate with our own teams, distributors and agents in many European countries, who bring the Clarks brand to life for around 1.2bn potential European, Middle Eastern & African (EMEA) customers. They’re our feet on the ground, constantly developing their unbeatable knowledge of the local markets, customers and trends.
You could be developing major accounts such as Goertz or size? Creating a shop–in–shop for a department store like Selfridges or Galaries Lafayette. Or advising and guiding Clarks franchises. We strive to build strong commercial and long-term relationships, having the confidence to take your own decisions, and working closely with Marketing and Operations teams across the business. All to keep the Clarks brand one step ahead.
The freedom to move
Working in Wholesale, you’ll be constantly communicating with people in different business areas across Clarks. From Merchandising to Finance, Marketing to Logistics. And as part of a constantly changing global business, you’ll work with – and learn from – people from different cultures and backgrounds.
This means it’s a fantastic place to boost your knowledge of our business and take your career in any number of directions. Just show us your sense of adventure, understanding of your markets and the spirit to keep aiming higher. The possibilities are endless.
Empowering you to grow
It’s a constantly changing and evolving global landscape at Clarks. So, we offer a huge range of learning opportunities at your fingertips, to keep your knowledge and skills fresh.
From apprenticeships in the UK, to internships in the US. Support for professional qualifications, to targeted leadership development programmes, and LearnerVerse, our global online training portal. Not to mention the chance to experience life in different parts of the business, and learn first-hand from experienced colleagues. So, if you’re looking to build on your skills, the opportunities are yours for the taking.
Meet some of the team
To give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Clarks, we thought we’d ask the people who know it best. The people who already work here. And in their own words.
Sam
Manager Wholesale Management
Natalia
Franchise Regional Business Manager
Esther
Senior Manager Wholesale Account Management
