Junior Footwear Account Manager

LF Fashion; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Junior Footwear Account Manager to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will manage and develop business sales, focusing on innovative footwear product ranges to meet customer needs. You will play a crucial role in evaluating market trends, negotiating costs, and ensuring timely delivery of account activities. With a commitment to a collaborative work environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company that values creativity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion footwear within a similar environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new footwear product ranges to ensure business continuity.
• Manage costs within budgets and seek cost-saving opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Experience in fashion footwear

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Join to apply for the Junior Footwear Account Manager role at LF Fashion.

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?

Here is what you need to know about the job:

• Competitive Salary
• Permanent – Full Time
• Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours a week
• Hybrid Working – 3 Days in the Office
• Location: London – currently based at White City, moving to Camden in November

Please ensure you have the Right to Work in the UK before applying.

About the Company:

We are LF Fashion, part of Li & Fung, a global leader in designing, developing, and sourcing consumer goods with over 115 years of supply chain expertise.

About the Role:

The Junior Account Manager will manage and develop business sales and profitability budgets, focusing on new footwear product ranges to meet customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new footwear product ranges to ensure business continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Understand customer business requirements and identify opportunities for growth.
• Manage costs within budgets, including travel, samples, and freight, and seek cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate market trends and drive new material and component development.
• Negotiate product costs and prices, create costings, and seek final approval.
• Monitor operational costs within the product team.
• Perform additional duties as delegated by your manager.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders and serve as the first point of contact for clients.
• Ensure timely and qualitative delivery of all account activities.
• Develop and oversee design briefs, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Maintain knowledge of design principles and service processes.
• Manage conflicts effectively, ensuring expectations are met.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Contribute to a team-oriented, trustworthy work environment.
• Follow up on sourcing critical paths.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in fashion footwear within a similar environment.
• Confidence, agility, and determination to lead projects.
• Ability to think laterally and manage processes efficiently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Positive attitude and team or solo working capability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Dexterity, agility, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Patience, passion, and willingness to mentor others.

Additional Information:

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We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.