Sales Account Manager (TGS1722) – Excellent Salary DOE

Tagged Resources; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable supplier in the fashion industry is seeking an experienced Account Manager to drive sales and manage relationships with high street retailers. The successful candidate will have a passion for the fashion industry and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include negotiating with clients, managing the sample development process, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This permanent role is based in London and offers the opportunity to work with well-known retailers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a similar Account Manager role.
• Industry knowledge in fashion is essential.
• Ability to communicate with all business levels and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Maintaining and establishing relationships with clients.
• Managing the sample development process.

Skills

3-5 years experience in Account Manager role

Fashion supplier industry knowledge

Strong communication skills

New business development

Negotiation skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Excellent computer skills

Job description

Location: London

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGS1722

The Company:

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to join a reputable and established supplier of fashion to high street retailers including Primark and the Supermarkets

The Role:

• Meeting and exceeding sales targets on existing and new accounts.
• Maintaining and establishing relationships.
• Presenting and selling company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Managing the critical path so key deadlines are met.
• Identify and resolve client concerns – providing customer service at all times.
• Maintain an awareness of trends and competitor ranges.
• Negotiating with factories and buyers to achieve target margins.
• Customer development meetings.
• Manage the Sample development process with the factories, co-ordinating samples/ swatches with the customers and work through the approval process with the buyers
• Working with internal teams and customers
• Negotiation of sales/cost prices, lead times and delivery dates with retailers and factories.
• General administration duties.

Skills Required:

• Must have a minimum of 3 – 5 years experience working within a similar Account Manager role.
• Must have worked within a fashion supplier – industry knowledge is essential.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate at all levels of the business and with external customers.
• Strong new business and negotiation skills.
• Ability to bring on new customers as well as manage current accounts.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.