Sales / Account Manager

We are delighted to partner with a well-established and highly respected fashion supplier, designing and manufacturing ladieswear for a wide range of UK and international retailers. The opportunity is for an experienced, commercially driven and highly sales focused Sales/Account Manager, with a strong background in ladieswear fashion supply, specialising in managing and growing retail accounts across UK and international markets.

This role is office based.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Manage and develop existing accounts, maintaining strong relationships with buyers and key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales, maximise account potential, and drive business growth.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with design and product development teams to create commercially relevant product ranges.
• Present seasonal collections and product proposals to retail customers.
• Negotiate pricing, margins, and delivery schedules to achieve commercial objectives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer performance to support strategic decision-making.
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout the product development and production process.
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and performance updates for senior management.
• Manage multiple product categories including jersey, woven, knitwear, outerwear, sleepwear, and loungewear.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in sales or account management within a fashion supplier environment.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the ladieswear market.
• Experience working across multiple fashion product categories.
• Established relationships with UK high street retailers, supermarkets, and online retailers.
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to identify business opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Energetic, ambitious, and results-driven approach.
• Passionate about fashion, product development, and market trends.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative team player.