Location: London

Type: Permanent

Industry: Accessories

Job Ref: TGS1441

The Company:

An amazing opportunity for an experienced Account Manager with experience of maintaining accounts and ensuring repeat business to join a reputable and established supplier of fashion accessories to high street retailers.

The Role:

• Developing and maintaining and establishing relationships.
• The ability to obtain and bring on new business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with factories.
• Managing the critical path.
• Working to key deadlines.
• Be aware of upcoming trends and competitor ranges.
• Liaising with Far East, ensuring all feedback is provided to the relevant departments.
• Suggest opportunities of how to grow the business.
• Negotiating with factories and buyers to achieve target margins.
• Negotiation of sales/cost prices, lead times and delivery dates with retailers and factories.
• Product development alongside the buyers.

Skills Required:

• Must have worked within a similar role within either fashion accessories or apparel for a minimum of  3 years
• Strong new business and negotiation skills.
• Ability to bring on new customers as well as manage current accounts.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.