Account Manager – Footwear

SUCCESS TALENT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT in London is seeking an Account Manager for the Footwear team to support the Senior Account Manager. Hybrid working in London with opportunities to develop footwear ranges and collaborate with in-house design.

The role requires footwear and fashion industry experience, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with suppliers, production schedules, and key customers to ensure on-time stock deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience in footwear and fashion industry.
• Strong communication skills across levels.
• Background in buying or merchandising is beneficial.
• Experience in category management and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative footwear ranges with design team.
• Liaise with suppliers and offshore offices.
• Oversee critical path, shipping and production schedules.
• Ensure stock deliveries meet deadlines.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers.

Skills

Footwear industry experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation

Job description

Account Manager - Footwear

London - Hybrid

£40,000 - £60,000

Permanent

My client is a multinational apparel buying hub and exporter with a vision to deliver world-class service, quality solutions and value addition services to end products for the textile fashion industries on a global level, beginning from fabrics to fashion through market knowledge, experienced sourcing professionals. They are looking for an Account Manager to join their Footwear team in London to support the Senior Account Manager.

The Account Manager role is diverse, offering support across multiple areas, including sales and the development of innovative footwear ranges in collaboration with our talented in-house design team. This position will also involve liaising with suppliers and offshore offices while maintaining close relationships with key customers.

Additionally, the Account Manager will be responsible for overseeing and tracking the critical path, monitoring shipping, managing production schedules, and ensuring the customer production process is accurate, up-to-date, and that stock deliveries are met on time.

The ideal candidate will have experience in footwear and the fashion industry, along with strong communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and customers at all levels. Previous experience in a similar role or a background in buying or merchandising is beneficial, as the position involves category management, negotiation, and working with designers to create commercial ranges.

This role focuses on the continuous development of new product ranges that align with business needs and meet customer demands. Maintaining awareness of customer business requirements and plans is key to maximizing opportunities for further growth.

Job Ref NT-5001885

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