In December, the Central Trade Germany GmbH agency expanded its portfolio and a new Head of Sales is now on board.
Mirko Schopp has been responsible for the Blundstone and Manhattan Portage brands as Head of Sales since January 1st, the Rheinbreitbach-based agency announced on Wednesday. In his new position as sales manager and key account manager, he takes responsibility for further expanding the brand presence of both labels in Germany, Austria and the Benelux countries. The goal of the designated Head of Sales is to optimally support sales in existing markets and strategically advance the expansion of sales activities.
Schopp began his professional journey as part of the Birkenstock Group. There he was responsible for the Tatami and Betula brands. During his career he also held various sales manager positions, including at the Tom Tailor Group, the bag company Leonhard Heyden GmbH, the shoe wholesaler Hamm Market Solutions GmbH & Co. KG and the agency Brandpool GmbH & Co.KG. Until December 2023, Mikro Schopp held the position of Area Sales Manager at the bag brand Jost GmbH in Hachenburg.
“We have two exceptional and strong brands with history and a broad dealer base in a wide variety of segments,” says Bernd Hillen, Managing Director of Central Trade Germany GmbH. “It was therefore important for us to find the right person with the appropriate sales experience in Mirko Schopp for the position as sales manager.”