Junior Account Manager

TRP Recruitment ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fashion supplier in Greater London is seeking a proactive Junior Account Manager to manage key retail accounts and drive new business. The role involves generating sales leads, maintaining client relationships, and assisting in the development of sales strategies, proposals, and pitches. Candidates should have prior experience in account support and a passion for fashion. This is a full-time position offering exposure to the fashion supply cycle and a chance to work within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in account support, sales, or administration ideally within fashion.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building abilities.
• Passion for fashion and awareness of market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify sales leads and prepare client meetings.
• Maintain and grow client relationships.
• Assist in developing sales strategies and proposals.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support the order lifecycle and liaise with internal teams.
• Monitor account performance against targets.

Skills

Account support experience

Relationship-building skills

Market awareness

Organizational skills

Basic IT skills

Initiative

Job description

Recruitment Overview

We're recruiting for a fast‑growing fashion supplier looking for a proactive Junior Account Manager to support key retail accounts and help drive new business.

Based in London this role oversees lead generation and day‑to‑day commercial administration. The candidate will research markets, promote products, maintain accurate sales records and collaborate with the sales team to hit targets, gaining end‑to‑end exposure to the fashion supply cycle.

Main responsibilities

• Generate and qualify sales leads; book and prepare client meetings/showroom appointments.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients; act as a responsive point of contact.
• Assist in developing sales strategies, proposals, and seasonal pitches/line sheets.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify new categories, trends and pricing opportunities.
• Support order lifecycle: sample requests, costing follow‑ups, PO tracking and delivery updates.
• Liaise with internal teams (design, production, merchandising/logistics) to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor account performance versus targets; flag risks/opportunities and suggest actions.

Person specifications

• Previous experience in account support / sales / admin ideally within fashion or apparel.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship‑building skills and a customer‑first mindset.
• Passion for fashion/product and awareness of market/competitor landscape.
• Highly organised and detail‑driven; able to manage multiple deadlines across accounts.
• Basic IT skills and familiarity with sales software.
• Team player who takes initiative.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Business Development
• Sales

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion