Junior Account Manager

The Retail Partnership Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fashion supplier is recruiting a proactive Junior Account Manager based in London. This role involves supporting key retail accounts and driving new business through lead generation, maintaining client relationships, and conducting market research. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in sales or account support, strong communication skills, and a passion for fashion. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams and managing multiple deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in account support, sales, or admin in fashion/apparel.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Passion for fashion and knowledge of the market landscape.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify sales leads; prepare client meetings.
• Maintain and grow existing client relationships.
• Assist in developing sales strategies and proposals.
• Conduct market and competitor research.
• Support the order lifecycle and monitor account performance.

Skills

Sales lead generation

Client relationship management

Market research

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Sales software

Job description

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 admin. You'll 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 will include:

• 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.