Account Manager (TGS1711) – £40k

Tagged Resources; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fashion supplier in London is seeking an experienced Account Manager to drive sales and manage client relationships. The role requires a minimum of 3-5 years in a similar position and a strong background in the fashion supplier industry. Key responsibilities include meeting sales targets, maintaining relationships, and managing negotiations with factories and retailers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a similar Account Manager role.
• Experience working with fashion suppliers is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales targets on existing and new accounts.
• Maintain and establish relationships.
• Negotiate with factories and buyers to achieve target margins.

Skills

Account management

Fashion industry knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: London

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGS1711

The Company

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to join a reputable and established supplier of fashion to high street retailers including New look, Pretty Little Thing and Misguided.

The Role

• Meeting and exceeding sales targets on existing and new accounts.
• Maintaining and establishing relationships.
• Presenting and selling company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Managing the critical path so key deadlines are met.
• Identify and resolve client concerns – providing customer service at all times.
• Maintain an awareness of trends and competitor ranges.
• Negotiating with factories and buyers to achieve target margins.
• Customer development meetings.
• Manage the Sample development process with the factories, co-ordinating samples/ swatches with the customers and work through the approval process with the buyers
• Working with internal teams and customers
• Negotiation of sales/cost prices, lead times and delivery dates with retailers and factories.
• General administration duties.

Skills Required

• Must have a minimum of 3 – 5 years experience working within a similar Account Manager role.
• Must have worked within a fashion supplier – industry knowledge is essential.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate at all levels of the business and with external customers.
• Strong new business and negotiation skills.
• Ability to bring on new customers as well as manage current accounts.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.