Location: Leicester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGM1871

The Company:

An exciting opportunity for a Sales Account Manager to join a reputable and established supplier of trimmings to UK based high street retailers and brands.   Our client is open minded at the level of person sought from 2 years to 5 years industry experience but you must have a fashion/accessories background and passion for the industry as a strong sales executive.

The Role:

• Maintaining and establishing relationships.
• Handle development /enquiry from designers and trim managers within the UK an Europe
• Presenting and selling company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Managing the critical path so key deadlines are met.
• Identify and resolve client concerns.
• Suggest opportunities of how to grow the business.
• Participate in marketing events such as trade shows.
• Negotiating with factories and buyers to achieve target margins.
• Customer development meetings.
• Negotiation of sales/cost prices, lead times and delivery dates.
• General administration duties.

Skills Required:

• Must have experience working with UK high street and reputable brands and customers.
• Ideally have a fashion background and be able to liaise with Buyers and Senior Decision Makers.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate at all levels of the business and with external customers.
• Strong new business and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage key accounts.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.