Senior Account Manager

Bowmay Consulting; Batley; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A British textile manufacturer is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join its team. This role involves working closely with global fashion brands, guiding fabric choices, and nurturing high-profile accounts while ensuring exceptional client service. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in textiles, account management, and organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for global travel. A true passion for beautiful fabrics is essential.

Benefits

Salary of £50k

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Mileage paid for UK travel

International travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in textiles from design to end-process.
• Confident working with high-end clients expecting exceptional service.
• Commercially savvy with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the face of the brand for high-end clients globally.
• Guide fabric choices and seasonal direction with iconic fashion houses.
• Nurture key accounts and ensure accurate order handling.

Skills

Knowledge of woven, worsted and cashmere fabrics

Account management experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Do you love working with global fashion brands and designers?

Do you have a passion for woven textiles; woollen, worsted, cashmere?

We've partnered with respected British mill, based in West Yorkshire that has over two centuries of heritage: renowned for their high quality, technical skill and long‑standing partnerships, it's a great time to join them.

They're looking for a Senior Account Manager to add to their brilliant team. It's hands‑on, fast‑paced and a great opportunity to build a long‑term career in British woven textiles.

What You'll Get

• A salary of £50k
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Mobile phone, laptop and credit card
• Mileage paid for minimal UK travel
• Travel to Paris, London, Milan, New York
• Company credit card and phone/laptop
• Career growth within a stable, highly respected manufacturer
• Work directly with globally recognised fashion brands

About You

• You've worked in textiles and understand fabrics from design to end‑process
• Proven knowledge of woven, worsted and cashmere fabrics
• You've got a background in account management, design, textiles, product development or technical fabrics
• Confident working with high‑end clients who expect exceptional service
• An excellent communicator (written, verbal, face‑to‑face)
• Commercially savvy and convinced in negotiation
• Fantastic organisation and accuracy; very strong with Excel
• You know who the competitor's are and keep a close eye on their activity and market trends
• You're based in West Yorkshire (or commutable) and happy to travel globally

About the Role

• You'll be the face of the brand for high‑end clients across the globe
• Protect and elevate a brand of British craftsmanship
• Working with the Brand Director, helping to guide fabric choices, colour stories and seasonal direction with iconic fashion houses
• Nurturing and growing key accounts and high‑profile collaborations
• Ensure accurate order handling, shipping and logistics

About the company

• A true British heritage manufacturer in the making for over 250 years
• They're a stable business who offer a long‑term career path
• The hiring manager says “there's no better place to work”

If you've got a true passion for working with beautiful fabrics and high‑value clients, apply now.

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