Overview
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HOUSE OF FASHION ASSOCIATES, SPECIALIST IN RECRUITING FOR HIGH GROWTH E-COMMERCE BRANDS & SUPPLIERS IN THE UK & DUBAI
Leicester (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote)
Are you a commercially-driven fashion professional with a flair for sales, a love for knitwear, and a track record of winning and growing retail accounts? This is your chance to join a well-established, thriving knitwear supplier with over 40 years of success in the womenswear industry.
Our client is on the lookout for an experienced Fashion Sales Account Manager to drive business growth, open new accounts, manage key accounts & help shape the future of their collections. If you’re confident in buyer meetings, understand critical path timelines, and have experience dealing with overseas suppliers – we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Visiting potential client and buyers around the UK
* Take the lead in developing new and managing UK retail accounts (small to mid-sized retailers)
* Present and sell seasonal knitwear and loungewear collections with confidence
* Drive growth with both existing and new customers
* Attend buyer meetings, trade shows, and client presentations
* Negotiate and close deals, ensuring smooth production and delivery timelines
* Collaborate with design, merchandising, and overseas teams to stay ahead of the trends
* Own the sales process from concept to delivery, keeping everything on track
You’ll Need
* 4+ years’ experience in a fashion supplier sales/account manager/merchandiser role
* Strong understanding of the womenswear market, particularly knitwear
* Proven ability to open new doors and build lasting buyer relationships
* A clear grasp of the critical path and how to work with overseas factories
* Confident, organised, and results-focused
* Be part of a tight-knit, supportive team with deep roots in the UK fashion industry
* Work on trendy, high-quality knitwear that customers love
* Enjoy a hybrid work setup with flexibility and autonomy
* Make your mark in a growing business with room for career progression
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion
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