Senior Merchandiser / Account Manager

Manchester

Our client, a dynamic company, is seeking a Senior Merchandiser / Account Manager to join their team based in Central Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in Merchandising and Account Management to play a key role within a close-knit company. They foster a collaborative working environment and are looking for a proactive individual to contribute to their growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• A pivotal role for a key team member who oversees the Merchandising side of the business.
• One junior to oversee and 2 seniors to work alongside.
• Working with a team of 5 designers, 2 garment techs, two senior merch and one junior merch as the wider team, outside of logistics / finance etc.
• Reporting to the directors.
• To nurture and manage various customer accounts from concept to delivery.
• Engage with customers to hold regular meetings, take seasonal briefs and maintain / grow current business.
• Work with design and tech team to create concept to be presented to customers.
• Oversee production of collection and brief out to supply base in conjunction with design and tech teams, while controlling CP for seasonal development.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers.
• Monitor and manage sample trackers / sample development lead times.
• Present collections to customers in conjunction with directors / design team.
• Place POs and manage Order Summary.
• Maintain and manage CP with regular communication with suppliers and customers on a weekly basis.
• Carry out product review meetings with directors, design and tech teams on a daily / weekly basis.
• Ensure goods are made to required standards alongside tech team with regards to factory audits, compliance, product testing, AQL reports etc.
• Working with logistics team to ensure packing lists, shipping schedules, product approvals are in place and correct.
• Nurturing and managing supply base to balance production volumes and brands between supply base to maximise efficiency and skill across supply base.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Merchandiser/Account Manager within the apparel sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Managing multiple projects is key so applicants must have exceptional management skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Must have exceptional management skills and an eye for detail.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in Manchester, we would love to hear from you.