Do you have a love for apparel, textiles or hobby craft?
Are you the kind of person who thrives on meeting new people, building relationships and turning conversations into opportunities?
We’ve partnered with a world-leading textile business in their search for a Sales Account Manager. We’ve partnered extensively with this business for several years, they have a superb reputation on a global scale. This is a truly unique sales role. You’ll be at the heart of the action, representing the brand, demonstrating fabrics and connecting with customers at events and trade shows.
What you’ll get
* Salary c£50k
* 10% annual bonus
* Company car
* Hybrid / remote
* Life assurance
* Stakeholder pension
* Wellbeing benefits
About You
* Business development/account management experience in apparel, textiles, craft, gifting or related sectors
* A real people person; confident, approachable and a natural relationship builder
* Commercially sharp with ability to analyse markets and shape strategy
* Passionate about apparel, hobby craft or retail
* You’ll need to be fast on your feet, self-motivated and able to manage your own time
* Based within reach of Yorkshire for quarterly meetings and access to stock/collateral
* You’re flexible; this isn’t a standard 9–5. You’ll sometimes host at weekend trade events, but you’ll get that time back in lieu
About the role
* Networking is absolutely key in this role, you’ll love networking and attending events
* You’ll drive sales growth by managing and expanding key accounts, leaving no opportunity unexplored
* Hunting for new business through networking, cold outreach and connecting with influencers, creators, wholesalers and retailers
* You’ll be the go-to brand expert, demonstrating fabric’s, their benefits and versatility to convert curiosity into sales
* Upselling and cross-selling, helping customers discover solutions they didn’t even know they needed
* Collaborating with internal teams (marketing, design, operations) to ensure seamless delivery and a top-notch customer experience
* Tracking sales performance, spotting trends and using insights to drive strategic growth
About the Company
* A hugely successful textile manufacturer with a great reputation
* Part of a global group with a tight-knit, friendly team
* A company that offers long term career prospects and actively encourages training and development
If this is the role for you, don’t wait! Get in touch with today or apply now!