Account Manager - Fashion

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Account Manager to join a well-established and successful business specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of accessories to a range of leading high street retailers.

Working across multiple product categories, the company has built strong customer and supplier relationships and is looking for an organised, proactive and commercially minded individual to support the continued growth of its key accounts.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Account Manager, you will play an important role in managing key customer accounts, coordinating product development and ensuring orders are delivered to the required specifications, costs and deadlines.

Key responsibilities will include:

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Supporting the Senior Account Manager in managing key customer accounts across multiple product areas.

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Attending customer meetings, recording key actions and ensuring timely follow-up.

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Preparing cost sheets, order handover spreadsheets and maintaining accurate costing information.

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Negotiating with factories on pricing, quantities and delivery requirements to achieve the best commercial outcomes.

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Working closely with suppliers throughout the product development process, through to order placement.

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Liaising with customers on negotiations, order management and face-to-face meetings.

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Working collaboratively with the design team on product construction, materials and development requirements.

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Supporting the Senior Account Manager with travel arrangements and meeting itineraries.

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Providing administrative support to the merchandising team when required.

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Ensuring all relevant information is accurate, up to date and communicated effectively across internal teams and external partners.

Skills & Experience Required

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and organised professional with a background in a similar account management, merchandising or product-focused role.

You will ideally possess:

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Previous experience in a similar role within a supplier-driven business.

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An understanding of the commercial and operational demands of a contract-driven supplier environment.

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Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.

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Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

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Strong communication and negotiation skills, with confidence liaising with customers, factories and suppliers.

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A proactive, methodical and team-oriented approach.

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Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to critical deadlines.

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The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining accuracy and high standards.

What's on Offer?

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25 days' annual holiday, increasing to 30 days based on length of service.

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Excellent working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

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Early finish every Friday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.

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Company pension scheme.

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Company performance-related bonus.

Interested?

If you are an organised, commercially aware and motivated Account Manager looking to develop your career within an established business supplying leading high street retailers, we would love to hear from you