Category Account Manager

Bowmay Consulting; Bingley; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A British textile manufacturer is looking for a Category Account Manager to join their team in West Yorkshire. This hands-on role involves working closely with renowned fashion brands and managing key accounts. Candidates should have strong knowledge of woven textiles and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary of £50k is offered along with 25 days of holiday and opportunities for global travel. Ideal for those passionate about beautiful fabrics and high-value clients.

Benefits

Salary of £50k

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Mobile phone and laptop

Mileage paid for travel

Travel opportunities to major cities

Qualifications

• Experience in textiles with knowledge from design to end-process.
• Proven understanding of woven, worsted, and cashmere fabrics.
• Background in account management or product development.

Responsibilities

• Act as the brand face for high-end clients globally.
• Guide fabric choices and seasonal direction with fashion houses.
• Nurture key accounts and collaborations.

Skills

Textile knowledge

Account management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

Job description

Do you love working with global fashion brands and designers?

Do you have a passion for woven textiles; woollen, worsted, cashmere?

We've partnered with a respected British mill, based in West Yorkshire that has over two centuries of heritage: renowned for their high quality, technical skill and long-standing partnerships, it's a great time to join them.

They're looking for a Category Account Manager to add to their brilliant team. It's hands‑on, fast‑paced and a great opportunity to build a long‑term career in British woven textiles.

What You'll Get

• A salary of £50k
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Mobile phone, laptop and credit card
• Mileage paid for minimal UK travel
• Travel to Paris, London, Milan, New York
• Company credit card and phone/laptop
• Career growth within a stable, highly respected manufacturer
• Work directly with globally recognised fashion brands

About You

• You’ve worked in textiles and understand fabrics from design to end‑process
• Proven knowledge of woven, worsted and cashmere fabrics
• You’ve got a background in account management, design, textiles, product development or technical fabrics
• Confident working with high‑end clients who expect exceptional service
• An excellent communicator (written, verbal, face‑to‑face)
• Commercially savvy and convinced in negotiation
• Fantastic organisation and accuracy; very strong with Excel
• You know who the competitor's are and keep a close eye on their activity and market trends
• You’re based in West Yorkshire (or commutable) and happy to travel globally

About the Role

• You’ll be the face of the brand for high‑end clients across the globe
• Protect and elevate a brand of British craftsmanship
• Working with the Brand Director, helping to guide fabric choices, colour stories and seasonal direction with iconic fashion houses
• Nurturing and growing key accounts and high‑profile collaborations
• Ensure accurate order handling, shipping and logistics

About the company

• A true British heritage manufacturer in the making for over 250 years
• They’re a stable business who offer a long‑term career path
• The hiring manager says "there's no better place to work"

If you've got a true passion for working with beautiful fabrics and high‑value clients, apply now.

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