Regional Account Manager - South East (+ M25 Corridor)

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established lifestyle brand is seeking a dynamic Regional Account Manager to drive growth across the South East. This role focuses on managing a diverse customer base, including garden centres and boutiques, while leveraging a company van and fuel card for efficiency. With an attractive salary package and uncapped OTE, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the wholesale division. If you're a self-starter with a passion for seasonal products and a knack for journey planning, this could be the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Company Van

Clothing Allowance

Uncapped OTE

Fuel Card

Qualifications

• Experience with journey planning and managing diverse customer bases.
• Knowledge of seasonal products, especially in fashion or toys.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer base across the South East, focusing on independent retailers.
• Handle P&L and develop effective journey plans for coverage.

Skills

Journey Planning

Knowledge of Seasonal Products

Customer Management

Self-starter

Confidence and Presentation

Tools

Fuel Card

Company Van

Job description

Job Title: Regional Account Manager - South East (M25 Corridor)

About Our Client

My client is a well-established British lifestyle brand that has been creating quality clothing and accessories for over 12 years. With a strong presence across wholesale, direct-to-consumer, and retail partnerships, the business continues to grow its national footprint. This role sits within the wholesale division, focusing on supporting and expanding the independent retail network across the UK.

Job Description

The successful candidate will:

1. Cover the South East region, including M3 - Surrey, Suffolk, Milton Keynes, Oxford, down through to Newbury and London.
2. Manage a diverse customer base, including Garden Centres, Department Stores, independent men’s and women’s boutiques, Gift Stores, and more, with creative thinking encouraged!
3. Handle a P&L circa £0.5m with the goal of doubling growth.
4. Develop an effective journey plan to maximize coverage and efficiency, with hotel/overnight stays covered.
5. Use provided resources such as a Fuel Card and Company Van (for personal use, offering benefits).
6. Expect to spend approximately 4 days in the field and 1 day working from home weekly.
7. Have knowledge of seasonal products, ideally in fashion, toys, or similar categories.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience with journey planning.
• Possess knowledge of seasonal products, preferably in fashion or toys.
• Be flexible regarding location, ideally on the designated patch.
• Be a self-starter, confident, and well-presented.

What's on Offer

The package includes:

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 basic
• Uncapped OTE, circa £5,000 - £10,000, depending on performance
• Company Van (for business and personal use)
• Clothing Allowance
• Office based in the South, with once-a-month visits

Application Process

Two-stage process:

1. Initial MS Teams interview
2. Final face-to-face interview

With a new launch in July, this is an excellent opportunity to start selling fashion into independents and departments this summer. Don't wait to apply!