Job Description
A unique opportunity has arisen for one of my clients who are a large, established, and successful exporters of sweaters across ladies, men's, and childrenswear from South East Asia who is now looking to set up a UK division of their company.
The role would initially be based from home with a view to then opening a Uk office and you would be responsible for recruiting a team to work with you.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with its own product design and development team based in Bangladesh
- Setting up and creating specific ranges for the UK market
- Spearhead the companies UK expansion
- Bring in UK retailers and grow your relationships with the buyers
- Responsible for recruiting a team to work alongside with you
- Understanding key trends and having the 'eye' for fashion
- Good understanding of margins and working with merchandisers and buyers
- Negotiation on pricing and delivery with production team
- Managing high volume orders in an organised and timely manner
Person specifications:
- Previous Knitwear Account Management supplying to Uk retailers is ESSENTIAL
- The role offers autonomy for a commercial individual who can demonstrate a successful career background within Knitwear
- Dynamic, hands on go-getter who can think on their feet
- Proven Sales Record
- Excellent communication skills to communicate with factories and clients
- Confident and outgoing
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise workload
