Wholesale Growth Manager – Activewear

Gym King Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Hybrid work schedule

Health Cash Plan

Profit-related bonus

Staff discount

Cycle to work

Annual staff party

Staff gym/product discount

Job summary

Gym King Limited, based in Leeds, is seeking a Wholesale Account Manager to drive wholesale growth, manage existing accounts, and secure new business opportunities. The role requires a confident communicator who can pitch to prospective accounts, develop leads, and convert opportunities into revenue.

The candidate will collaborate across teams in a fast-paced SME environment. The role offers hybrid working (1 day WFH), travel to meetings and events, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in a similar account management, wholesale, or business development role.
• Proven experience managing customer accounts and developing strong commercial relationships.
• Demonstrated success in generating new leads, securing new business, and driving revenue growth.
• Confident presenter with the ability to pitch effectively and influence decision-makers.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of sales performance metrics.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting sales data and identifying opportunities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience within the fashion, activewear, sportswear, or retail industry is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of wholesale accounts, ensuring strong account performance and customer satisfaction.
• Identify, pitch to, and secure new wholesale business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across customer accounts.
• Lead and attend sell-in meetings, presenting product ranges confidently and influencing purchasing decisions.
• Develop strategic account plans and proactively identify opportunities for growth, upselling, and increased market presence.
• Analyse sales performance data and provide recommendations to maximise account potential.
• Work closely with Buying, Merchandising and Operations teams on stock management, stock movements, sales order set-up, and delivery coordination.
• Attend all range handover meetings with Design, Buying, and Technical teams to ensure alignment and effective account management.
• Support showroom setup and sample management, ensuring high standards of presentation and attention to detail.
• Manage SMS samples and relevant product administration.
• Collaborate with the Brand Team on events, point-of-sale materials, gym activations, and marketing initiatives within agreed budgets.
• Ensure the brand voice is consistent across all customer-facing activities.
• Support the successful execution of account-specific promotional activities to increase brand awareness and sales performance.
• Complete various administrative tasks across multiple accounts, maintaining accurate records and reporting.
• Prepare account updates, sales reports, forecasts, and business reviews as required.

Skills

Account management

Wholesale

Business development

Sales presentations

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Excel

PowerPoint

Driving licence

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Gym King Limited, based in Leeds, is seeking a Wholesale Account Manager to drive wholesale growth, manage existing accounts, and secure new business opportunities. The role requires a confident communicator who can pitch to prospective accounts, develop leads, and convert opportunities into revenue.

The candidate will collaborate across teams in a fast-paced SME environment. The role offers hybrid working (1 day WFH), travel to meetings and events, and a competitive benefits package.