Sales & Community Activation Manager, Vivobarefoot
East Coast
$135-150k
Sustainable footwear brand
Open for applications
Sustainable footwear brand
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$135-150k
101-200 employees
Company mission
To reconnect people into the natural world and their natural potential, and become a regenerative business.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years in wholesale/account management and/or community/activation marketing ideally in wellness, performance, outdoor, run or lifestyle
- Proven track record with premium or values‑led brands and national retailers
- Comfortable owning a territory plan, negotiating terms, and building partnerships that last
- Contacts and/or experience working with WHS accounts on the east coast
- Experience delivering events, workshops and activations
- Commercially sharp with clean forecasting and pipeline discipline
- Experience using sales and marketing reporting platforms
- Relationship‑builder who can connect dots across retail, wholesale, partners and creators
- Strong operator: organised, proactive, and calm under pressure
- Valid drivers license and the ability to drive or fly for 10 - 40% travel
What the job involves
- We believe strong feet and natural movement help people live healthier, more connected lives. As we grow across the US, we’re building an East Coast presence that blends wholesale growth with on‑the‑ground community and retail activation
- This role anchors that effort in New York City - our cultural hub - while managing a broader East Coast sales territory. You’ll grow brand‑aligned wholesale partnerships, turn our NYC store into a living community space, and build meaningful activations with partners who care about movement, wellbeing and the outdoors
- You’ll own and grow Vivobarefoot’s East Coast wholesale business, leading the territory plan and targets from NYC to Miami (including Boston, DC, Philadelphia, Atlanta and the Carolinas)
- You’ll manage and grow Lighthouse and Core+/national partners aligned with our values, lead seasonal sell‑ins with clear franchise‑led storytelling, and support sell‑through with practical, useful tools
- You’ll build a high‑quality pipeline (including shop‑in‑shop where right), track trading and margin, and work closely with central sales operations and selected external reps
- You’ll be the hands‑on owner of community and local marketing linked to our NYC store, turning it into a true hub for movement and connection
- You’ll create a simple, repeatable activation calendar; runs, workshops, movement sessions and talks that drives footfall and real engagement
- You’ll localise national campaigns for NYC, share frontline insight with Brand, Retail and Performance Marketing teams, and help make wholesale, retail and community work as one connected ecosystem
Our take
VivoBarefoot is a footwear brand that focuses on creating sustainable and minimalist shoes. The company was founded in 2003 by Galahad and Asher Clark, members of the Clark's shoe-making family, with the vision of making shoes that allow feet to move naturally.
VivoBarefoot's philosophy is based on the idea that the human foot is designed to be strong and mobile, and that traditional footwear often restricts foot movement, leading to various foot problems. Its shoes are lightweight, flexible, and are designed to have the ability to mimic the feeling of being barefoot while still providing protection and support.
Committed to reducing its environmental impact, VivoBarefoot prioritises using eco-friendly materials such as recycled plastic bottles, natural and recycled rubber, and sustainably sourced leather. In addition to sustainability, VivoBarefoot is involved in social and educational projects, and supports initiatives that promote barefoot walking, foot health, and overall well-being.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2018
$0.6m
GRANT
Apr 2016
$1.8m
SEED
Total funding: $2.4m
Company HQ
Barbican, London, UK
Leadership
Galahad Clark
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously co-founded United Nude and Worn Again.
Asher Clark
(Co-Founder & CDO)Graduated from London College of Fashion with a BA in Product Design. Previously worked as the Head of Design at Terra Plana.
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