Do you have a love and passion 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