Account Manager REF 1199

I Love My Job Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Account Manager to enhance their sales team. This role involves managing key retail accounts, providing exceptional service, and maximizing sales through effective negotiation and relationship-building. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the wholesale/retail relationship and have a flair for visual merchandising. If you thrive in a client-facing role and enjoy collaborating on marketing initiatives, this opportunity offers a vibrant work environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of leading independent brands. Join a creative brand that values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in wholesale sales and retail buyer interactions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to customers and maximize revenue.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to meet company targets.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Negotiation

Customer Relationship Management

Visual Merchandising

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Description

• £35,000 - £40,000 + bonus
• London

Our client is a leading London-based creative brand that supplies its trend-led ranges to leading retailers globally. They are looking for a new Account Manager to join their growing sales team to look after the sales of their leading independent brands that this company represents.

You will look after a selection of their leading retail customers, from key accounts and independent stores to online retailers. You must be positive, energetic, and enjoy forming strong relationships with your customers. You must also be happy being client-facing; working at trade events and approaching customers if required.

Duties and responsibilities as Key Account Manager will include:

• Providing an excellent service to your portfolio of customers; being present, efficient, knowledgeable, and reliable.
• Maximising the revenue of your customers by working with the Buyers on range selection.
• Advising on visual merchandising to increase sales and sell-through rates.
• Visiting the larger customers from your account base to discuss new and existing ranges with them.
• Negotiating all account pricing, terms, and conditions to attain the company target margin.
• Working with the Director on project-based marketing/sales campaigns and new initiatives.
• Approaching new customers if required.
• Attendance at all relevant company meetings and company trade shows.

Experience and requirements for this Key Account Manager role:

• Experience of working directly with retail buyers at Account Manager level.
• 3+ years of experience in wholesale sales.
• A thorough understanding of the wholesale/retail relationship.
• An appreciation of good design.
• Excellent telephone manner, good vocabulary, and literacy skills.
• Good face-to-face skills and strong organisation skills.
• Sociable with a good sense of humour and examples of where you have gone the extra mile for the greater good of their company!

Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.