Account Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fashion company is seeking an experienced Account Manager to oversee key brand and retail relationships. This hands-on role involves managing accounts from concept to delivery in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in account management, particularly in the fashion industry, a keen commercial eye, and be confident in client-facing situations. The role requires 5 days on-site work in North London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management within fashion or a similar industry.
• Ability to manage relationships with retail buyers confidently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage key brand and retail relationships from concept to delivery.
• Assist in pricing and ensure production aligns with delivery standards.
• Analyze customer demand to inform stock selections.

Skills

Account management experience

Understanding of buying cycles

Client-facing skills

Organizational skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Overview

Account Manager | Fashion & Apparel | £45k | London

An exciting and fast-growing fashion business is seeking a commercially driven, experienced Account Manager to help manage key brand and retail relationships. This is a hands-on role where you\'ll take ownership of accounts from concept through to delivery - working across design, sourcing, production, and trading. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong commercial eye, and love working with iconic brands and buyers - this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Orders
  • Brief design and sourcing teams on product and range requirements
  • Assist in pricing to meet margin targets and customer expectations
  • Present collections to buyers alongside the design team
  • Manage purchase orders - from confirmation to coordination with sourcing
  • Ensure all buyer information is correct for final approvals
• Production & Forecasting
  • Submit accurate forecasts to merchandising and planning teams
  • Ensure new suppliers/factories are aligned with delivery standards
  • Track orders and manage critical path reporting
  • Communicate delays and proactively resolve delivery issues
  • Keep all purchase orders up to date
• Trading & Sales Support
  • Analyse customer demand by category/unit to shape stock selections
  • Prepare and present samples to retail buyers
  • Liaise with internal teams to manage excess stock
  • Work within margin targets to support trading decisions

What You'll Bring

• Proven account management experience in fashion, apparel, or a similar product-led industry
• Strong understanding of buying cycles, supply chains, and critical paths
• Confident in client-facing situations and presenting to retail buyers
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Commercially astute and able to manage competing priorities

Please note this role is based on site 5 days per week in North / North West London.

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