This established international menswear supplier is recruiting for a proactive Senior Account Manager for its London office. You will be part of a multi-functional team dedicated to the design, development and production of menswear for high volume, grocery and fashion retailers.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a fast paced commercial office with owned offshore manufacturing!
Senior Account Manager - Responsibilities:
* Dealing with the customer on all aspects of the buying and production cycle and being the first point of contact to answer all customer queries.
* Attend regular meetings with buyers.
* Management of critical path from sampling through to bulk production and then delivery.
* Feeding back and problem solving any critical path issues.
* Liaising with design teams, technical teams, production units, fabric suppliers and buying offices to ensure margin, quality, style and delivery objectives are met.
* Negotiating with factories and suppliers to get better prices and lead times.
* Developing business by targeting new customers
Senior Account Manager - Skills and Requirements:
* Educated to degree standard
* At least 5 years' relevant experience in the clothing industry
* Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
* Excellent organisational skills & accurate and attentive to manage the detail.
* A confident, proactive approach, capable of working effectively in a team under pressure in a demanding fast paced environment
* Proficiency with Excel
* Ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
* Overseas travel may be required from time to time.
* The full Right to Work in the UK.