Strategic Account Manager- Fashion

UNiDAYS; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNiDAYS, un réseau d'affinité étudiant en pleine croissance, recherche un Account Manager pour soutenir ses partenariats stratégiques dans l'industrie de la mode. Ce rôle exige des compétences solides en gestion de compte et une compréhension du comportement des consommateurs Gen Z. En tant qu'expert, vous élaborerez des stratégies impactantes pour les marques partenaires tout en assurant leur succès et leur rentabilité.

Benefits

25 jours de congé + jours fériés flexibles

Salaire compétitif

Fermeture anticipée à 16h le vendredi

Programme de bonus

Régime de pension

Assurance maladie privée

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Congés parentaux améliorés

Activités de renforcement d'équipe

Qualifications

• Expérience dans l'industrie de la mode ou avec des marques de mode/styles de vie.
• Confiance dans la présentation de pitches et d'insights.
• Capacité à développer et exécuter des plans de marque et médias.

Responsibilities

• Gérer et soutenir des relations stratégiques avec des partenaires clés dans la mode.
• Développer et mettre en œuvre des plans marketing ciblant les audiences Gen Z.
• Surveiller la performance des campagnes et recommander des améliorations.

Skills

Compréhension du comportement des consommateurs Gen Z

Gestion de partenariats complexes

Compétences en communication

Résolution créative et stratégique de problèmes

Education

BA/BSc degree or equivalent experience

Job description

*this role is open to remote working within the UK. Successful candidates will be required to travel to their closest UNiDAYS campus (London or Nottingham) on occasion.

Role Overview

As an Account Manager, you will manage and support strategic relationships within UNiDAYS' key partnerships in the Fashion category. Working with an Account Director, you will serve as an expert on UNiDAYS’ value proposition, utilizing our marketing, media, and commercial capabilities to develop impactful student strategies for existing and new fashion partners. This quota-holding, revenue-driven role reports to the Global Category Lead (Fashion) and targets both team and individual revenue goals. You will oversee high-growth brands, ensuring partner success and fostering long-term value.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders in partner brands to align UNiDAYS initiatives with their commercial and brand objectives.
• Lead account planning and support tier 1 partners with strategic guidance and campaign roadmaps.
• Develop and implement 360° marketing and media plans across the full funnel, from awareness to conversion, targeting Gen Z audiences.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver trend-led merchandising, impactful campaigns, and seasonal activations.
• Monitor campaign and account performance, providing insights and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
• Identify growth opportunities in new markets and retail formats, such as in-store, regional, and graduate segments.
• Ensure sustainable growth for partners and UNiDAYS through data-driven and student-first strategies.
• Stay updated on cultural, seasonal, and category trends to inform strategic planning and maintain leadership in the student fashion market.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in the fashion industry or working with fashion/lifestyle brands.
• Strong understanding of Gen Z consumer behavior, especially in fashion and youth marketing.
• Experience managing complex partnerships and multi-stakeholder relationships.
• Confidence in delivering pitches and insights both virtually and in person.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Creative and strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• BA/BSc degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in account management, marketing strategy, or brand/media partnerships, preferably in fashion, retail, or lifestyle sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with an ability to impact partner profitability.
• Experience developing and executing upper-funnel brand and media plans.

Perks and Benefits

Since 2011, UNiDAYS has grown to become the world’s largest Student Affinity Network, with over 22 million verified members across 115 markets. We collaborate with 800 major brands globally, engaging tomorrow’s professionals and driving sales. Recognized as a Great Place to WorkTM and listed among UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing and Women 2022, we offer a dynamic, inclusive, and flexible working environment. You can choose to work remotely or from our campuses in London or Nottingham, with optional team meet-ups.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays
• Competitive salary
• Early finish at 4 pm on Fridays
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Income protection, life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible core hours
• Team building activities
• Latest tech and hardware
• Support for remote working, including a £150 home office setup expense

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, valuing all backgrounds and identities.