WE'RE HIRING | FASHION SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER – LADIES KNITWEAR
Leicester (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote)
Up to £40k
Ladies Knitwear & Loungewear
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.
The Role:
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
Why Join?
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