Sales / Account Management
Account Manager
Position: Account Manager
Location: East Midlands
Salary: £50k plus, depending on experience
Job Reference No: S011
Recruiting Consultant: Kasia
Details
Account Manager – Overview
We are working with a well-established fashion supplier who are looking to expand their team with the addition of an Account Manager.
The Account Manager will work across clothing categories and will be responsible for managing and developing key retail accounts, presenting new product ranges, and identifying opportunities to grow the business with existing and new customers.
This role requires someone with strong relationship-building skills, a commercial mindset and experience working with major UK retailers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work closely with the in-house design and development teams to support seasonal product ranges
2. Present and sell ranges to customers in meetings and range reviews
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail customers
4. Drive sales performance, deliver targets and identify opportunities for growth
5. Liaise with overseas factories to manage product development and production timelines
6. Negotiate prices and delivery schedules to meet commercial targets
7. Lead and manage customer meetings and presentations
8. Support the development of commercial product ranges in line with customer briefs and market trends
Additional Information
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as an Account Manager within the fashion industry and demonstrate strong commercial awareness.
You will also have:
9. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
10. Strong negotiation and presentation abilities
11. Experience working with high street or supermarket retailers
12. The ability to work collaboratively with design, development and production teams