We have an exciting opportunity to join a design-led, multi-category fashion supplier with a strong global footprint.
Based in London, they are looking for an Assistant Account Manager to partner closely with senior category leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth day-to-day account management, from product development through to production, keeping activity on track to critical path.
This role offers hybrid working.
Main responsibilities will include:
Liaising daily with factories and in-country merchandising teams regarding approvals and rejections
Analysing customer critical paths and coordinating with in-country merchandisers to meet deadlines
Sending sample submissions, lab dips and strike offs to customers
Supporting price negotiations with factories and customers
Managing the critical path for new sample development, ensuring samples are sent on time and tracking and photo information is shared with customers
Following up on fabric and trim development and maintaining relevant trackers
Sending new order confirmations internally and arranging handover meetings and risk assessments with relevant teams
Coordinating and attending customer meetings with the category manager and design team
Attending meetings where required and sharing clear recaps and notes internally
Covering for category managers on Buyer liaison during holidays and travel
Person specifications:
Ideally previous experience in a similar role either on the supplier or retail side
Strong attention to detail and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate across departments
Comfortable working with two reporting lines and multiple stakeholders
Self-starter with clear ownership, initiative and a mindset to add value
Team player who enjoys contributing to a positive office culture
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook
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