Sales & Account Manager

Li & Fung; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales & Account Manager to drive business growth in the menswear division. This role involves developing innovative product ranges, managing client relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess a strong fashion background and excellent negotiation skills. Join a collaborative team that values creativity and passion, and help shape the future of fashion while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Strong fashion background with experience in a similar industry.
• Proficient in managing projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product ranges that satisfy customer needs.
• Negotiate costs and selling prices for products.

Skills

Fashion Background

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Mentoring Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job: We are LF Fashion, a proud member of the Li & Fung family, we are a global leader in the design, development, and sourcing of consumer goods for the fashion and apparel industry.

With over 115 years of supply chain expertise, our operations encompass everything from product design and production management to quality control and shipping. Our unique approach of working "As One" allows us to integrate diverse sectors of the retail market efficiently and effectively.

The Sales & Account Manager is responsible for managing and developing business sales and profitability budgets across the menswear division through the initiation and development of new product ranges that meet the commercial requirements of our customers.

The role requires a strategic approach to account management, bringing innovation and efficiency while ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.Major Accountabilities:

• Constantly develop new product ranges that ensure continuity to business requirements and effectively satisfy customer needs.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the customer’s overall business requirements and plans, maximising opportunities to gain further business.
• Control and manage costs in line with agreed budget levels, including travel, samples, and freight costs. Identify opportunities to improve values and generate cost savings throughout the development process.
• Evaluate and interpret market trends to initiate and drive new material and component development consistent with market direction.
• Negotiate costs and selling prices of each product in line with agreed targets, creating costings and overseeing progress to final approval.
• Monitor and ensure that the operating costs of the Product Team Design functions remain within budgeted expenditure levels.
• Undertake any reasonable additional duties as requested or delegated by management.

Company Specific Accountabilities:

• Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with stakeholders as the primary point of contact for client dealings.
• Assume overall responsibility for all account activity, ensuring qualitative and timely delivery of agreed assignments.
• Effectively communicate with all personnel involved with client accounts, ensuring job-related documentation is accurately filed and updated.
• Compile and contribute to the development of effective design briefs, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
• Maintain a strong understanding of basic design principles and service-level processes (B2B or B2C).
• Efficiently manage conflict or disagreements, ensuring expectations are managed and relationships strengthened.
• Ensure compliance of all product-related activities with relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., Health & Safety).
• Attend company, team, and project-related meetings to enhance understanding and business knowledge.
• Develop, train, and mentor new employees to help them gain the competence required for various tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment according to company H&S procedures.
• Foster an atmosphere of trust, fairness, cooperation, and teamwork to contribute to the business's success.
• Share expertise with all teams to gain a competitive advantage for the business.
• Act as an ambassador for the company at all times.

Relevant Skills & Experience:

• Strong fashion background, preferably gained within a similar industry.
• Capability to demonstrate confidence, agility, and determination in managing projects from inception to completion.
• Lateral thinking ability to ensure processes are managed efficiently and delivered on-time with a “right first time” approach.
• Proficiency in time management and organisation.
• Strong negotiation and costing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Positive mental attitude with a “can-do” mindset.
• Adaptability to work both in a team and independently.
• Effective communicator capable of engaging various audiences.
• Dexterous and agile with strong attention to detail.
• Patience and passion for mentoring, coupled with a willingness to share knowledge and expertise.

Why Work with Us? At LF Fashion, we value creativity, collaboration, and passion. If you're driven, results-oriented, and eager to tackle challenges with a positive mindset, this is the place for you! Join us and not only express your style but also shape the future of fashion. Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Apply now and become a part of our LF Fashion family! Let's design the future together!

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If this sounds like you, Apply Now! As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.