Exciting opportunity for a dynamic senior level Business development / Sales Account Manager to join an expanding, well-established and successful womenswear fashion focussed womenswear business. This London based company supply to several trend-led, fast fashion retailers on the UK high street, have their own UK standalone stores as well as having a number of their own exciting in-house womenswear brands. .
The successful candidate will be managing a number of exciting high street customers. This is a hands-on role and I need someone who is looking and up for a new challenge, with a proven sales background in a similar role
This is a great opportunity to make the role your own within a business that offers longevity and the chance to grow.
Sales and Account Manager (Womenswear) - The Role
- Work with new collections and present collections to clients, both new and existing, in the London based showroom as well as on location at a client’s own offices.
- Place orders , negotiate prices , work closely with the Merchandisers / team.
- Managing a number of existing customer accounts, supplying both private label and stock lines.
- Follow orders through
- Majority of your accounts are already established but there is always room to grow and develop these; it’s your job to build solid relationships with your customers.
- You will also work on branded sales on the wholesale side of the business, for own in-house brands.
- Developing potential new business opportunities including store groups, high street retailers and independent stores.
- Achieve set seasonal budgets/targets, liaise with the company buyers, designers, merchandisers and Sales Directors, and attend trade fairs etc.
Sales and Account Manager (Womenswear) - The Candidate
- Previous sales experience within womenswear is required, ideally within a high street supply environment.
- Candidates must have a solid understanding of private label and also wholesale sales.
- Must have experience presenting to customers in a showroom environment as well as in on location at the clients HQ.
- Looking for someone to hit the ground running who is happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in!
- Must be a confident and successful sales person, happy to make approaches to existing and new/cold customers.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
- A real passion, knowledge and genuine interest in young, women’s fast fashion is a must!
To apply send your CV to n.adcock-staniforth@peoplemarketing.co.uk (job ref:13040NAS)
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