Location: Leicester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGM1547

The Company:

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Knitwear Sales Account Manager to join a well-established supplier of Ladieswear to high street retailers. A knitwear background is ideal but not essential.

The Role:

• All aspects of account management including building strong relationships at all levels and delivering high levels of service at all times.
• Setting up and attending meetings with customers.
• Presenting and negotiating contracts with new customers.
• Preparing reports based on figures, growth and profits.
• Seasonal forecasting.
• Liaising closely with customers and factories.
• Raising orders and ensuring all key dates are achieved.
• Contributing and implementing business ideas and strategies.
• Organising samples.
• Working to company targets.

Skills Required:

• A minimum of 4 years experience within a similar role is essential.
• Experience working with Knitwear Apparel is desired but not essential.
• Must have previously worked within a similar role for a busy supplier of fashion to the UK high street.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Working to targets and deadlines.
• Knowledge of critical path management.
• Willing to travel as and when necessary.