Sales Account Manager

Tagged Resources Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established fashion supplier in the United Kingdom is looking for a confident Account Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience, a background in fashion, and a proven record in business development. Responsibilities include developing new business, managing client relationships, organising meetings, and negotiating pricing. The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, as well as knowledge of garment compositions and costings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years experience in a related field.
• Preference for candidates with a background in fashion.
• Proven track record in new business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities.
• Organise meetings with key decision makers.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Manage customer expectations and account details.
• Negotiate prices and manage critical paths.

Skills

New business development

Account management

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Understanding of costings

Garment composition knowledge

Job description

Overview

An established supplier of ladieswear to the high street are looking for an ambitious and confident Account Manager to join their busy team. You will have liaised with, worked with and opened doors within high street retailers, brands or boutiques and have a thorough understanding of the industry and processes.

Responsibilities

• New business development.
• Organising of meetings with decision makers.
• Establish and maintain client relationships.
• Managing customer expectations.
• Account management.
• Owning customer pricing.
• Negotiating prices with customers and factories.
• Critical path management.
• Liaising with design team on garment styles.
• Attending meetings with Commercial Manager.

Skills Required

• Minimum of 4-5 years experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a background in fashion from either children's, ladies, or menswear.
• Proven track record of new business development.
• Experience of account management and project management.
• Exceptional organisational, negotiation and communication skills.
• Hands on attitude.
• Understanding of costings.
• Garment composition knowledge.