Account Manager

Job Details

We are currently supporting the recruitment of an experienced Account Manager for a leading fashion retail manufacturer.

We are looking for an Account Manager with a proven track record and experience in managing high profile accounts, developing new accounts and going after new business wins, ideally with a knitwear or fashion background.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a number of existing high profile client accounts
• Identify new business opportunities and developing future business
• Grow and maintain relationships with existing customers and develop accounts
• Maximise sales opportunities in line with challenging forecasts
• Contributing to achieving company sales targets and objectives
• Manage costs and resources to ensure targets are achieved within budget constraints
• Keep up to date with ever changing market trends
• Attend regular customer sales meetings
• UK and European travel on a regular basis

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum of three years account management experience within knitwear or fashion is essential
• Previous experience developing new business and growing accounts
• Excellent customer relationship building skills
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Good communication skills – written and verbal and with strong presentation skills
• Product development knowledge

Hours:

• Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm
• Additional hours may be required

Salary and benefits:

• £30,000 – £45,000 dependent on experience
• £10,000+achievable bonus
• Fully expensed company car