Due to continued growth and success my client is looking for an experienced Account Manager across womenswear to join the team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working with high turnover accounts and building relationships with Buyers and growing business incrementally. You will be confident managing day-to-day customer relationships, driving product development and supporting commercial growth across retail customers.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong retail buying or supplier background to take ownership of key accounts and grow with the business.
This is a permanent role offering great flexibility and the chance to develop your career within a successful business.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
Day-to-day management of customer accounts, acting as the key point of contact and maintaining strong, professional relationships
Regular customer meetings to manage expectations, identify opportunities and drive account growth
Working closely with the design team to brief, develop and deliver product in line with customer requirements
Managing the critical path from sampling through to order placement and delivery
Supporting negotiations on cost prices, margins and delivery timelines in line with business targets
Ensuring orders are accurate, commercially viable and delivered on time
Liaising with internal teams to provide updates, resolve issues and ensure smooth account management
Preparing reports, forecasts and updates for the Senior Account Manager and wider management team
Person Specification:
Previous experience in a similar Account Management role or as Buyer
Strong understanding of the UK retail landscape; experience with Matalan, George, Sainsbury's, or Tesco is highly desirable
Commercially minded with a good understanding of margins, costings, and customer expectations
Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple accounts and deadlines effectively
Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
