Commercial Vice President

About M.P.L. Manufacture de Peausserie de Luxe

M.P.L. Manufacture de Peausserie de Luxe is a distinguished atelier specializing in the design and production of premium ready-to-wear leather apparel, narrating the story of leather through outstanding creations. Established in 1973 by Sonia B., the brand has flourished by combining passionate craftsmanship with an innovative vision, collaborating closely with renowned French luxury houses. Leadership by Alain De Smet since 2006 saw expansion of prestigious collaborations and integration of novel technical procedures while maintaining artisanal traditions. The 2019 integration into the Morelli family group in Florence blended French artisan heritage with Italian dynamism and innovation. Since 2025, under Constance Lavallard’s direction, M.P.L. has enhanced its French manufacturing expertise and modernized its operations to adapt to the evolving luxury market.

Role Overview

The Commercial Vice President position is a fully remote, full-time leadership role responsible for formulating and executing M.P.L.’s commercial strategies to drive sustainable growth in international luxury markets. Core responsibilities include developing sales plans, managing key accounts, forging and sustaining long-term relationships with existing and prospective luxury brand clients. This role involves overseeing pricing strategies, commercial contract underwriting, and portfolio management to meet financial targets and uphold brand standards. Daily functions include mentoring and leading the sales team, analyzing commercial metrics, collaborating with finance and operations for forecasting and capacity planning, and uncovering new market opportunities. The role also represents M.P.L. externally, aligning commercial initiatives with the brand’s heritage and innovation commitment.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Robust knowledge in Finance and Portfolio Management to guide commercial results, profitability, and risk assessment.
• Proficient skills in Sales and Sales Leadership aimed at cultivating client relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and steering high-performing sales teams.
• Experienced in Underwriting to structure, evaluate, and approve commercial partnerships consistent with strategic and financial goals.
• Proven leadership experience in high-level commercial or business development roles, preferably within luxury, fashion, or premium product industries.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities suitable for working in diverse, cross-border contexts.
• Strong analytical mindset and strategic orientation, adept at leveraging data and key performance indicators for informed decision-making and enhancing outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams, manage change, and implement scalable commercial processes efficiently.
• Educational background includes Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related disciplines; international exposure is highly advantageous.