Account Manager - Womenswear

The Retail Partnership Ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established fashion supplier is seeking a Sales Account Manager for womenswear to manage key accounts and enhance revenue. The role involves developing sales strategies, nurturing client relationships, and pursuing new business opportunities. It offers hybrid working and excellent company benefits.

Benefits

Excellent company benefits

Hybrid working

Travel when required

Qualifications

• Experience in sales within the womenswear industry.
• Familiarity with high street retailers like NEXT.
• Strong numerical skills for performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key accounts with effective sales strategies.
• Build relationships and negotiate contracts with buyers.
• Identify new business opportunities in the womenswear market.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Job description

Posted 23 June 2025 Salary £45000 - £55000 per annum + excellent company benefits Location Leicester Job type Full Time Discipline Wholesale ,Account Management Reference 5251_1750686440 Job Function Permanent

We are recruiting a Sales Account Manager across womenswear to join this well-established fashion supplier to manage key accounts. You will take ownership of the sales strategy, building strong relationships with clients to increase revenue. This role would suit someone with a proven track record of building and maintaining partnerships with key high street retailers in a previous sales or buying role.

This role is offering hybrid working, travel when required and excellent company benefits.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Manage and grow key accounts, developing and implementing effective sales strategies to drive growth and achieve sales targets
• Build strong, lasting relationships with buyers, negotiating and finalising sales contracts
• Present seasonal collections to clients, demonstrating a clear understanding of product details, trends, and customer preferences
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the company's presence in the womenswear market
• Attend client meetings, trade shows, and sales presentations, acting as the key point of contact for all sales-related activities
• Provide forecasting and sales reports to senior management, ensuring clear communication of goals, challenges, and opportunities

Person specification:

• Past experience in a sales role within the womenswear industry
• Experience working with high street retailers ideally including NEXT or other large commercial accounts
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with clients
• A commercial mindset with strong numerical and analytical skills to track sales performance and identify opportunities