Sales Account Manager (TGS1727) – Excellent Salary DOE

Tagged Resources; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion supplier in London is looking for an experienced Account Manager to oversee client relationships and achieve sales targets. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within the fashion industry and must demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to work with well-known retailers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in a similar Account Manager role.
• Experience within a fashion supplier is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales targets on existing and new accounts.
• Maintain and establish client relationships.
• Manage the Sample development process with factories.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

New business development

Industry knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Location: London

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGS1727

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, coordinating 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.