Sales Account Manager (TGM2097) – £45k

Location: Leicester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGM2097

The Company:

A fantastic opportunity for a Sales Account Manager with retail experience to join an established and leading supplier. This role would suit an ambitious and target sales candidate with a background in Buying.

The Role:

• Maintaining accounts and establishing relationships with various high street retailer/supermarkets.
• Presenting and selling company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Following up on new leads and referrals.
• Product development.
• Identifying sales prospects and contacting these and other accounts as assigned.
• Organising and attending meetings with Buyers.
• Managing the development of critical paths.
• Negotiation of sales/cost prices, lead times and delivery dates with retailers and factories.
• Managing targets.
• Identifying and resolving client concerns.
• Participating in marketing events such as trade shows

Skills Required:

• A minimum of 3-5 years working within a ladies or menswear supplier or retailer
• A proven track record of hitting sales targets and KPI’s.
• A fashion background with ladies soft separates knowledge.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of critical paths.
• Proven sales and product development experience.