Account Manager - Sportswear

CVUK; St Albans; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Profit sharing

Private medical insurance

Company pension

On-site parking

Company events

Casual dress

Job summary

CVUK in St Albans is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join the Sports Pro team. You will manage a portfolio of clients, nurture relationships and ensure timely delivery of projects while identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.

You will work closely with internal teams to provide exceptional service, forecast performance and drive commercial outcomes. The role is full-time, based in St Albans with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Previous account management or client services experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisation and commercial awareness.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities.
• Experience in sportswear, apparel or retail is beneficial.
• Candidates must be able to drive.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Build trusted, long-term customer relationships.
• Manage projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Forecast and track account performance.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts.
• Resolve client queries and escalated issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent service.

Skills

Account management

Communication

Organisation

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Multi-account management

Sportswear experience

Driving licence

Job description

About the Company

We are working with a growing licensed sportswear company offering teamwear, education, retro and professional collections.

They are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join their Sports Pro team in St Albans.

The Role

You will manage a portfolio of clients, build strong relationships and ensure the successful delivery of projects. You will also identify opportunities to grow existing accounts while working closely with internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for clients
• Build trusted, long-term customer relationships
• Manage projects and ensure timely delivery
• Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders
• Forecast and track account performance
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts
• Resolve client queries and escalated issues
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent service

Requirements

• Previous account management or client services experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisation and commercial awareness
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritiesExperience in sportswear, apparel or retail is beneficial
• Candidates must be able to drive

Benefits

• Bonus scheme and performance bonus
• Profit sharing
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Company events
• Casual dress

This is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday role based in St Albans.