Senior Knitwear Account Manager

SUCCESS TALENT; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Knitwear Account Manager to drive the development of knitwear collections in collaboration with overseas factories. The role is permanent and hybrid, based in Milton Keynes with some on-site and client meetings.

The ideal candidate will have over five years' experience with UK retailers, strong knitwear knowledge, fabric sourcing skills, and the ability to present ideas to customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience working with UK retailers.
• Strong technical knowledge of knitwear.
• Experience collaborating with design teams to develop viable ranges.
• Fabric sourcing experience and understanding of critical path management.
• Ability to present collections to customers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of knitwear collections with overseas factories.
• Collaborate with design teams to create commercially viable ranges.
• Present ideas and collections to customers in meetings.
• Manage critical path timelines and product delivery.
• Work closely with retailers to respond to trends.

Skills

Knitwear knowledge

Fabric sourcing

Account management

Presentation skills

Overseas supplier coordination

Job description

Senior Knitwear Account Manager

Permanent

Milton Keynes - Hybrid

£Depending on experience

A leading supplier to many well-known UK retailers is expanding its product offering and is seeking an experienced Account Manager for Knitwear to drive the development of collections in collaboration with their overseas factories.

The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience working with UK retailers and possess strong technical knowledge of knitwear. You will work closely with the design team to create commercially viable ranges for clients while staying up to date with the latest trends.

Fabric sourcing experience and a solid understanding of critical path management are essential. You will also be responsible for managing and delivering presentations to showcase ideas and collections to customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a thriving company and play a pivotal role in its product development efforts.

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