Account Manager

Account Manager

A major supplier of multi-product apparels is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join their business. They are a heavily design led business with deep roots into accounts such as George ASDA, Tesco, Next, Sainsbury's, etc.

Account Manager: The Role: 

• Working closely with buyers on all aspects of product development, costings and negotiations
• Always seeking business development opportunities and close any sales opportunities
• Developing product with design team, presenting collections to buyers 
• Ensuring that production is in control, and execution of orders are going smoothly
• Working with design, technical and sales functions 
• Managing customer's expectations and providing top class customer service

Account Manager: The Person: 

• Will be an experienced account manager/sales manager from the supplier side of fashion ideally with kidswear experience.
• Will have experience in working with high street retailers
• Will have strong communication skills and be experienced in working with factories in the far east 
• Will be organised and be able to take ownership of their account on a day to day basis
• Have strong connections with buyers on the high street
• Highly organised
• Effective communication skills

Location: Leicester