Account Manager- Dunnes

TRP RECRUITMENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

My Client, a UK-based Ladieswear supplier, seeks an experienced account manager to own the Dunnes account and drive growth. The role requires proven fashion industry experience and strong production-process knowledge.

You will coordinate with design, production, merchandising and logistics to ensure on-time delivery, monitor orders, and respond to client requests. A proactive, detail-oriented team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering account management for fashion suppliers, manufacturers or retailers.
• Strong understanding of garment production processes and critical path management.
• Experience handling both short and long lead-time projects.
• Excellent organisation and high attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building abilities.
• Commercial awareness with trend-focused mindset and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong MS Excel and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Dunnes account.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive service and repeat business.
• Coordinate critical path timelines across multiple projects and product categories.
• Liaise with internal teams (design, production, merchandising, logistics) to meet deadlines.
• Monitor orders from development through delivery with accuracy and timeliness.
• Respond promptly to client requests and updates.
• Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity and customer needs in fashion.
• Assist with product development, costing and sample coordination as required.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Account management

Fashion industry

Garment production

Project coordination

Relationship building

Deadline management

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

My Client is a well-respected large Ladieswear supplier to several high street retailers and Supermarkets. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced account manager to look after the Dunnes account and to grow and develop it. Experience working with Dunnes in a similar role is essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Manager and develop the Dunnes account
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients to ensure excellent service and repeat business
• Manage and coordinate critical path timelines across multiple projects and product categories
• Liaise closely with internal teams including design, production, merchandising, and logistics to ensure deadlines are met
• Monitor orders from development through to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
• Respond promptly to client requests, queries, and updates
• Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements within the fashion industry
• Assist with product development, costing, and sample coordination where required
• Manage multiple priorities effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Person Specification

• Previous experience working for a fashion supplier, manufacturer, or retailer in a similar account management role
• Strong understanding of the garment production process and critical path management
• Experience managing both short and long lead-time projects
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building abilities
• Commercially aware and trend-focused with a proactive attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• A team player with a flexible and hands-on approach to work