The Company:

An exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to join a reputable and established supplier of fashion to the high street retailers.

The Role:

Maintaining and establishing relationships, ideally with supermarkets and high street retailers.

Bring on new accounts

Presenting and selling company products and services to current and potential clients.

Managing the critical path so key deadlines are met.

Liaising with Far East, ensuring all feedback is provided to the relevant departments.

Identify and resolve client concerns.

Maintain an awareness of trends and competitor ranges.

Suggest opportunities of how to grow the business.

Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock.

Participate in marketing events such as trade shows.

Negotiating with factories and buyers to achieve target margins.

Customer development meetings.

Negotiation of sales/cost prices, lead times and delivery dates with retailers and factories.

General administration duties.

Skills Required:

Must have experience working with UK high street customers.

Ideally have a fashion background and be able to liaise with Buyers and Senior Management/Decision Makers

Demonstrate the ability to communicate at all levels of the business and with external customers.

Strong new business and negotiation skills.

Ability to manage key accounts.

Exceptional communication and organisational skills.

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