Junior Account Manager

Danielle Ward Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury homewares business is seeking a Junior Account Manager to manage and develop trade accounts in the UK. The role requires a background in interior design or retail and involves building relationships with clients, presenting new products, and engaging in trade fairs. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and ambitious, capable of growing within the interiors industry. This position offers a great opportunity for someone early in their career to thrive in a client-facing commercial role.

Qualifications

• Background in interior design, homewares, textiles, furniture, or retail is essential.
• Experience working in a B2B environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop new and existing trade accounts across your designated UK territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers and interior designers.
• Visit clients regularly to present collections and maximise sales opportunities.
• Act as a knowledgeable brand ambassador discussing materials and design concepts.
• Attend trade fairs to support buying and client engagement.
• Maintain strong commercial awareness to contribute to sales growth.
• Manage your own diary and territory balancing current management and new business activity.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship building skills

Highly organized with excellent time management

Self-motivated and ambitious

Education

Degree in a design-related discipline or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A luxury homewares business is looking for a Junior Account Manager to join their growing team. This business supplies high-end furniture and home accessories to a number of customers. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their career with a background in interior design, homewares, textiles, or retail, who is keen to move into a client-facing commercial role within the interiors industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop new and existing trade accounts across your designated UK territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, interior designers, and other accounts.
• Visit clients regularly to present collections, introduce new products, and maximise sales opportunities.
• Act as a knowledgeable brand ambassador, confidently discussing materials, finishes, and design concepts.
• Attend trade fairs to support buying, product launches and client engagement.
• Maintain strong commercial awareness and contribute to overall sales growth.
• Manage your own diary and territory, balancing current account management and new business activity.

Qualifications

• Background in interior design, homewares, textiles, furniture, or retail is essential.
• Experience working in a B2B environment is desirable.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally within a design-related discipline.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Highly organized with excellent time management
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and keen to grow within the interiors industry.