Junior Account Manager

Danielle Ward Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Account Manager in Leicester. This role involves close collaboration with key customers within the childrenswear division, handling responsibilities such as trend research, managing customer relationships, and assisting in product development. Ideal for a graduate seeking entry into the industry, this position offers valuable exposure and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Ideal for a graduate or junior-level candidate looking to build a career in childrenswear.
• Requires a professional demeanor and strong communication abilities.
• Should be detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with buyers on briefs and seasonal requirements.
• Attend customer meetings and communicate feedback to the design team.
• Conduct trend and competitor research.
• Collaborate with product development on childrenswear ranges.
• Manage sourcing of products, fabrics, and yarns.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Professional and personable approach

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Computer literate, especially in Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Account Manager to join a growing Account Management and Sales 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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Purchasing, Sales, and Other

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion and Fashion Accessories Manufacturing