Account Manager

Project Merchandise | Certified B Corp ™; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health cash plan for daily/€

Discounts platform for everyday goods

Auto-enrol pension plan with company 3

Volunteering days

Job summary

Project Merchandise, a B Corp certified company, is seeking an Account Manager to join the sales team. The role focuses on managing existing clients, coordinating with suppliers, and sourcing products that align with sustainability goals. It offers hybrid working with one day a week in central London, and opportunities to grow within a fast-expanding business.

You will work closely with clients and suppliers to deliver merch solutions that are creative, commercially effective, and responsible.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in the promotional merchandise industry.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• BPMA Level 1 training completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing existing business.
• Dealing with inbound leads.
• Supporting clients through the merchandise journey from brief to delivery.
• Collecting supplier information and supporting product sourcing.
• Obtaining pricing and supporting website product updates.
• Creating and presenting product ideas aligned to client briefs and budgets.
• Supporting supplier communication and coordination.
• Staying up to date with new products, trends and industry developments.
• Maintaining strong organisation across projects, quotes and internal systems.
• Supporting with operational and administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Excel

PowerPoint

BPMA Level 1 training

Job description

Job Location: Hybrid, with 1 day a week in central London (once a month dependent on location)

Hours: 08:30 – 17:00

About Project Merchandise:We believe brands deserve better than trashy merch, so we’re here to help their promotions be more sustainable. Sustainable merch just makes sense, which is why we have curated our entire collection using responsible values, branding only the most consciously created items.

It’s this kind of thinking that helped us become a B Corp, part of a network committed to using business as a force for good.

We’re making an impact and growing fast as a result. We’re now looking for a Account Manager who wants to do the same. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, disruptive business with big ambitions, and to be a part of its continual expansion. The role will give the successful applicant the chance to develop their skills and to progress as the business continues its growth.

Job Overview: As an Account Manager at Project Merchandise, you will play a key role within the Sales team whilst enhancing your understanding of the promotional merchandise industry and sustainable sourcing. This role is designed to provide hands on experience across account management, supplier coordination, product sourcing, and day to day sales support, whilst working closely alongside senior members of the team. You will be managing projects, source products, coordinate information, and deliver a high quality experience for both clients and suppliers.

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, organised, proactive, and excited by the opportunity to develop within a growing business. You will work closely with clients, suppliers, and the wider team to support the delivery of merchandise solutions that are creative, commercially effective, and aligned with sustainability goals.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing and Growing Existing Business
• Dealing with inbound leads
• Supporting clients through the merchandise journey from brief through to delivery
• Collecting supplier information and supporting product sourcing where relevant
• Obtaining pricing and supporting website product updates
• Creating and presenting product ideas aligned to client briefs and budgets
• Supporting supplier communication and coordination
• Staying up to date with new products, trends, and industry developments
• Maintaining strong organisation across projects, quotes, and internal systems
• Supporting with operational and administrative tasks where required
• Learning about sustainable sourcing, products, and industry best practice
• Complete BPMA Level 1 training

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years experience in the promotional merchandise industry
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• A proactive and positive attitude
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively within a team
• Confidence managing multiple projects and priorities
• Genuine interest in sustainability and responsible sourcing
• Willingness to learn and develop within the promotional merchandise industry
• Good attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• A solutions focused mindset
• Someone excited by the opportunity to grow within the business

Company Benefits:

• Westfield Health cash plan for everyday healthcare
• Discounts platform for everyday purchases
• Auto-enrol pension plan with company matching up to 3%
• Volunteering days

Project Merchandise is dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, opposing the discrimination of any employee or job applicant on the grounds of any protected characteristic.