ASSISTANT ACCOUNT MANAGER (HOMEWARE)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in homeware seeks an experienced Assistant Account Manager/Merchandiser to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with top retailers while managing stock and accounts effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills and experience in account management within the fashion or homeware sectors. Join a successful global company and enjoy excellent career prospects while contributing to exciting projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising and account management for homeware or fashion brands.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to liaise with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and stock management for multiple high street retailers.
• Liaising with suppliers in the Far East and managing accounts.

Skills

Excel

Account Management

Forecasting

Stock Management

Sales & Marketing Analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Client:

House of Fashion Associates Ltd

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

ASSISTANT ACCOUNT MANAGER / MERCHANDISER - (HOMEWARE)

UP TO £30K DOE

MANCHESTER

Our client, an international global importer and distributor of homeware products, is looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Account Manager/Merchandiser to work with accounts such as PLT, ASDA, HOMEBASE, VERY, NEXT, ARGOS. This role is due to strong growth within the company. They supply to multiple high street retailers in the UK and globally, with their own brand on eBay and Amazon. This is a great opportunity to work for a successful global company with excellent career prospects.

The successful candidates will have good Excel skills, liaise with suppliers in the Far East, and work with multiple high street retailers in the UK. Experience in Merchandising, Account Management for either a supplier or online fashion/homeware brand is required.

Main roles include:

• Forecasting
• Merchandising
• Stock management
• Account Management
• Supporting senior Account Managers
• Working with clients such as PLT, VERY, JD Williams, Amazon, PRIMARK, Argos, Shop Direct, Studio, Homebase, ASDA
• Liaising with suppliers in the Far East
• Liaising with high street retail accounts
• Sales & purchase order forecasting
• Order management and processing, liaising directly with the FE team
• Stock management (multi-site warehousing)

Key Experience:

• Experience working for a homeware or fashion supplier or online fashion/homeware brands
• Critical path experience
• Liaising with suppliers in the Far East regarding stock and delivery dates
• Import & distribution stock analysis
• Skills in forecasting and stock management
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel skills
• Sales & marketing analysis