Account Manager

Mandeville Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international fashion supplier seeks a Sales Account Executive to drive growth and manage key global accounts. This role requires a commercially-minded individual with experience in fashion or product sales, aiming for high earnings and career progression within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Direct mentorship from experienced Sales Manager

Opportunity to grow into a standalone sales role

Global exposure across multiple regions

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion, apparel, textiles, or product sales.
• Confidence in client-facing settings.
• Ability to travel for business.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sales Manager for account growth.
• Generate new leads and pursue opportunities.
• Manage existing accounts globally.

Skills

Relationship-building

Lead generation

Research

Target-driven

Proactive

Organizational skills

Education

2-4 years’ experience in commercial role

Job description

We’re working with a leading international fashion supplier with an impressive design-to-delivery model and a growing global client base. This business is now looking to hire a Sales Account Executive to support and partner with the existing Sales Manager, helping to drive growth, build new relationships, and manage key global accounts.

Sales Account Manager, Business Development Manager – Fashion Supplier (Global B2B Sales)
Location: Berkshire – SLOUGH
Salary: £40,000 basic + £55,000 OTE in Year 1
Year 2 Earnings: Up to £100,000+ for successful performers
Commission: Paid on % growth of existing accounts + higher commission on new business

This is an ideal role for a commercially-minded individual with a background in fashion, textiles, or product sales, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow within a highly collaborative team.

Your Role: Sales Partner & Growth Driver
You’ll be working closely with the Sales Manager – currently the sole person in sales – as their right-hand commercial partner. Together, you’ll manage key clients, develop new leads, and grow the sales pipeline globally. This is very much a team-based role, so a collaborative, proactive approach is essential.

You’ll have access to strong internal resources – including design, sourcing, and production – to support your success when pitching and converting new accounts.

Key Responsibilities:
Partner closely with the Sales Manager to drive account growth and support all sales activity

Generate new leads and actively pursue new business opportunities globally

Manage and grow a selection of existing accounts across fashion retail, e-commerce, and off-price sectors

Prepare and lead client presentations, supported by the in-house design team

Contribute to seasonal planning, sales forecasting, and pipeline reporting

Help deliver against turnover and margin targets as part of a two-person sales team

Track competitor activity and identify white space in the market

Attend client meetings and travel internationally as required

What’s on Offer:
£40,000 base salary

£10,000k/£15,000k OTE in Year 1 (Realistic)

Up to £100k+ in Year 2 for high achievers

Commission on existing account growth

Higher commission rate for new business wins

Direct mentorship and collaboration with an experienced Sales Manager

Opportunity to grow into a standalone sales role with your own major accounts

Global exposure – working with clients across UK, Europe, North America, and the Middle East

Creative, forward-thinking product team to support your pitches and client proposals

Who We’re Looking For:
2-4 years’ experience in a commercial role within fashion, apparel, textiles, or product sales or strategic Account Management and New Business

Strong relationship-building skills and confidence in client-facing settings

Excellent lead generation, research, and outreach abilities

Target-driven, proactive, and highly organised

Comfortable working both independently and closely with a sales leader

Ability to travel for meetings, trade shows, and client visits as needed

Bonus points for experience with:

Licensed products or fashion brands

ERP/PLM systems

International sales experience

Apply Today

If you’re a motivated, commercially focused individual ready to work side-by-side with an experienced Sales Manager in a fast-paced, fashion-led business – this is your opportunity. Apply now or contact us for a confidential chat.

01628 600785 [e-mail]

Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.