Vice President of Partnerships

Stanley/Stella

YOUR PURPOSE AT STANLEY/STELLA The Vice President of Sales will lead the strategic growth of Stanley/Stella’s US sales organization, focusing on premium market positioning, large account development, and long-term channel expansion. This individual will bring a strong network of key industry relationships and a proven ability to develop strategic partnerships within the premium blank industry.  This role is designed for a senior sales leader who can balance high-level strategic thinking with hands-on relationship management and operational discipline. The VP of Sales will mentor and elevate an experienced outside sales organization while helping create scalable business opportunities with key accounts aligned to Stanley/Stella’s premium and selective distribution model.  The ideal candidate is a collaborative and cross-functional leader who embraces operational excellence, thrives in data-driven environments, and ensures teams fully leverage CRM platforms and BI tools to maximize commercial performance and customer engagement.  This leader must understand how to build brand value, not simply drive volume and have experience positioning premium products within competitive markets. YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT Strategic Account Development  * Leverage existing industry relationships and network to open and expand large national and regional accounts focused on premium apparel solutions.  * Collaborate closely with the outside sales team to structure and negotiate strategic deals that create long-term mutual value.  * Lead executive-level customer conversations focused on growth strategy, partnership alignment, and market expansion.  * Develop strategic business plans for key accounts that create sustainable long-term growth opportunities.  Leadership, Mentorship & Culture  * Mentor, coach, and develop a seasoned sales team with deep industry experience while fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.  * Create alignment between strategic company initiatives and field execution.  * Lead by example with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style that supports teamwork across all departments.  Selective Dealer Network Strategy  * Create scalable partnership models and commercial programs that incentivize decorators to actively represent and promote the Stanley/Stella brand.  * Build strategic levers and growth initiatives that strengthen dealer engagement, loyalty, and market representation.  * Ensure channel alignment while protecting the integrity and premium positioning of the brand.  Strategic Market Positioning  * Help define Stanley/Stella’s strategic positioning across targeted industry segments and customer profiles.  * Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and refine go-to-market strategies.  * Serve as a key voice in shaping the company’s long-term commercial strategy within the US market.  Sales Operations, CRM & Data-Driven Leadership  * Lead a highly data-driven sales organization focused on measurable growth, pipeline visibility, and strategic account management.  * Drive CRM excellence across the organization, ensuring consistent usage, pipeline accuracy, account tracking, and sales activity management.  * Help build a culture where data and insights are central to decision-making, opportunity prioritization, and strategic account management.  Cross-Functional Collaboration & Commercial Execution  * Operate as a highly collaborative and transversal leader, partnering closely across sales, planning, operations, finance, customer service, logistics, and marketing teams to drive aligned business execution.  * Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and cross-functional communication throughout the organization.  * Ensure strategic initiatives and customer opportunities are aligned with operational capabilities, inventory strategies, and long-term business objectives.  * Partner with leadership to continuously improve reporting visibility, sales processes, and operational efficiencies across the commercial organization.  ABOUT YOU * 10+ years of senior sales leadership experience within the apparel, promotional products, wholesale blank apparel, or related industries.  * Strong existing network of large accounts and strategic relationships within the premium blank apparel and decorator ecosystem.  * Demonstrated success leading and mentoring experienced sales professionals.  * Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and presentation skills.  * Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to help scale a fast-growing business.  * Must be based within commutable distance of Orange County and willing to travel nationally up to 50–75% of the time.

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.     Job location : Bangalore Work mode : Hybrid : 4 days work from office   Why we're hiring: WPP is on a global transformation journey for its accounting and finance departments. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team with a great learning environment. We are looking for a State & Local Tax Manager to join the Tax team in our Bangalore or Mumbai offices.   What you'll be doing: The State & Local Tax Manager is a key player supporting the state and local tax compliance and reporting areas that are under the team’s responsibility. This role reports into the Vice President of State & Local Tax and will involve supporting and assisting the team where applicable.   Role Responsibilities included: * Oversee and mentor a team of four Tax Seniors * Review state & local tax returns for US legal entities (corporations, partnerships, LLCs) * Review state tax modifications for combined and separate tax returns * Review state apportionment calculations * Review state extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments calculations * Oversee e-filing of state & local tax returns, extensions, and estimates * Review state current and deferred tax provision calculations, state blended deferred tax rate, and return-to-provision adjustments for all US subsidiaries * Assist with completion of other tax provision schedules including state tax reserves * Assist with state income tax audits and respond to state tax notices * Manage information requests from other internal and external teams   What you'll need: * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Taxation. * Seven(7) or more years of experience into SALT * Strong working knowledge of US state & local tax rules and tax reporting obligations. * Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. * Strong problem solving and organizational skills; high level of attention to details. * Self-motivated, comprehends and responds constructively to instructions. * Capable to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously. * Experience using Corptax required     Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.   What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid  We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

THE WORLD MARITIME UNIVERSITY

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING The World Maritime University (WMU) is a postgraduate and research university established in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations. WMU offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programmes, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Professional Development Courses (PDCs) with the highest standards in maritime and oceans education and training. WMU also has a highly respected research programme supported by specialized research groups across the maritime and ocean fields. The Ocean Partnerships Officer position is located at WMU’s headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. Since its inauguration in May 2018, the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) has established itself as a leading centre of excellence by operating at the interdisciplinary interface of ocean science, policy, and law to deliver evidence-based research and capacity development programmes that address critical global oceans challenges such as the triple planetary crisis and the BBNJ Agreement. Based at WMU’s headquarters, the Ocean Partnerships Officer (OPO) is a pivotal role designed to bridge the gap between academic excellence and global impact. The OPO will help promote the GOI’s strength, growth, and long-term sustainability, within the framework of WMU’s Development Plan. Working at the science-policy nexus, the OPO will contribute to ensuring that the GOI remains the "partner of choice" for global oceans initiatives through robust capacity-development and research dissemination. MAIN PURPOSE The OPO will report to the Vice President for Advancement and Operations, alongside functional collaboration with the Director of the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) and the overall supervision of the President. The OPO serves as the University’s lead liaison to the global oceans sector in terms of WMU’s Development Plan. This is a dynamic, strategic partnerships, programme development, and broad resource mobilization role focused on strengthening GOI’s institutional growth, external engagement and long-term sustainability. The OPO will develop and manage relationships with partners, funders, donors and institutional stakeholders in order to secure research funding, fellowship and capacity development opportunities, in-kind contributions, institutional collaborations and broader support for GOI’s growth. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial professional who excels at strategic partnership-building, programme development, institutional engagement and resource mobilization. As a collaborative and strategic problem-solver, the OPO will work closely with the Vice President for Advancement and Operations and the Director of GOI to handle high-level partnerships and opportunities. The OPO will also collaborate across the WMU community to secure proposals, donor engagement communications and touch points, and stewardship reports. APPLICATION PROCESS Salary: P4 Grade (ICSC scale), tax-free in Sweden, plus a comprehensive benefits and relocation package. Deadline: 31 July 2026.