Junior Account Manager

Danielle Ward Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Account Manager to join a team in the childrenswear division. The role involves managing buyer relationships, conducting trend research, and collaborating with product development on cohesive ranges. This position is ideal for graduates or junior candidates eager to build their careers with hands-on experience and excellent growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ideal for a graduate or junior-level candidate.
• Professional and confident approach is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with buyers to review briefs.
• Attend meetings, present samples, and provide feedback.
• Conduct trend and competitor research.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Account Manager to join a growing team within the childrenswear division. Working closely with a key high street customer, the successful candidate will gain valuable exposure across account management, product development and customer relationships, supporting the delivery of commercial, trend-led ranges in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with buyers to review briefs, seasonal requirements and key trends
• Attending customer meetings, presenting samples, taking detailed notes and communicating feedback clearly to the design team
• Conducting trend and competitor research to support range development
• Collaborating with product development to build cohesive, commercial childrenswear ranges
• Sourcing new products, fabrics and yarns, and managing the sampling process from initial development through to approval
• Liaising with factories and overseas suppliers to ensure timelines, quality and cost targets are met
• Proactively raising and resolving any issues relating to orders or production
• Supporting cost negotiations and margin management where required
• Identifying opportunities to grow and develop existing customer accounts
• Attending trade fairs and supplier visits as part of ongoing product and market development

Skills & Experience

• Professional, confident and personable approach
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Well organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Computer literate, with confidence using Microsoft Office and learning internal systems

Additional Information

This role is ideal for a graduate or junior-level candidate looking to build a career within childrenswear and supplier-side account management, offering excellent progression and hands‑on industry experience.