Account Manager | Retail Apparel & Fashion | Cape Town

Salesworx Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 446,400 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic professional to manage customer accounts and drive new business within the retail fashion industry. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years' experience in retail supply or category management, proven expertise in managing blue-chip accounts, and a strong background in product development. The role promises a basic salary of R40,000 - R45,000 depending on experience. If you're passionate about delivering sustainable growth, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in large-format retail supply, merchandising, or category management.
• Proven expertise in managing blue-chip retail accounts end-to-end.
• Strong background in product development and range building.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow assigned customer accounts while driving new business.
• Identify and secure new customers and expand product categories.
• Deliver sustainable business growth within retail fashion.

Skills

Retail supply management

Category management

Commercial acumen

Customer relationship management

Tools

CRM systems

Critical path management systems

Job description

Salesworx is looking for a dynamic and strategic professional to own, grow, and future‑proof assigned customer accounts while proactively driving new business. This role focuses on identifying and securing new customers, expanding product categories, and unlocking additional revenue streams aligned with our client’s long‑term strategic growth objectives. The ideal candidate is commercially astute, relationship‑driven, and passionate about delivering sustainable business growth within the retail fashion landscape.

Requirements

Essential:

• 7–10 years’ experience in large‑format retail supply, merchandising, or category management.
• Proven expertise in managing blue‑chip retail accounts end‑to‑end.
• Strong background in product development, range building, and critical path management.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with hands‑on responsibility for GP%, pricing, and costings.
• Advanced knowledge of CRM, critical path, and planning systems.

Advantageous:

• Experience launching new categories or onboarding new customers.
• Exposure to international sourcing environments (Asia preferred).
• Experience running pilot programmes or test initiatives.

Behavioral Requirements

• Self‑directed, low‑ego, high‑ownership mindset.
• Comfortable operating without constant instruction.
• Solutions‑driven rather than problem‑reporting.
• Resilient in high‑pressure, deadline‑driven environments.

Benefits

Basic salary R40,000 - R45,000 depending on experience