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Exciting new opportunity to join a growing team, which is recruiting for a dynamic Account Manager with a passion for menswear!
Joining an established menswear supplier & international manufacturer this is a varied role to manage accounts, grow organic sales and all stakeholder relationships. You will be part of a cross-functional team dedicated to the design, development and production of multi-category apparel ranges.
Account Manager - Responsibilities:
- Dealing with the customer on all aspects of the buying and production cycle and being the first point of contact to answer all customer queries.
- Attend regular meetings with buyers.
- Management of critical path from sampling through to bulk production and then delivery.
- Feeding back and problem solving any critical path issues.
- Liaising with design teams, technical teams, production units, fabric suppliers and buying offices to ensure margin, quality, style and delivery objectives are met.
- Negotiating with factories and suppliers to get better prices and lead times.
- Developing business by targeting new customers
Account Manager - Skills and Requirements:
- Relevant experience within account management/sales management (fashion & textiles) and from within a supplier or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to identify trends, spot opportunities to develop and to commercially develop.
- Confident understanding of the end to end supply process to high volume retailers/etailers
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A confident, proactive approach capable of working effectively in a team under pressure in a demanding fast paced environment
- Ability to interact effectively with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
- Overseas travel may be required from time to time
- Proficiency in EXCEL/MS Office
