Buyer / Account Manager
13 days ago
Manchester
Gifting & Homewear | Buyer / Account Manager | Greater Manchester | £45,000 - £50,000 \n\nThe Opportunity:\n\nWe're looking for a commercially driven Buyer / Account Manager to take ownership of a homeware and gifting category within a fast-paced, growing business.\n\nThis is a hybrid role in terms of skillset; combining buying, product development, trading, and account management. You'll sit at the centre of the product function while also acting as the key link to retail partners, ensuring ranges are not only commercially successful but also aligned to brand vision and customer needs.\n\nThe Role:\n\nYou will own your categories end-to-end; from initial concept and range building through to launch, trading, and ongoing account performance.\n\nWorking cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, and Merchandising, you'll ensure ranges are cohesive, commercially balanced, and delivered on time. At the same time, you'll build and manage relationships with wholesale partners, tailoring product offers to maximise opportunity and performance.\n\nThis role requires someone who is equally comfortable in the detail of product as they are in front of clients, driving conversations and representing the brand with confidence.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nBuying, Product & Trading\n\nOwn and develop a commercially balanced homeware & gifting range, with clear price architecture\n\nLead product development from concept through to final delivery\n\nBrief design and product teams to ensure ranges are aligned to trends, customer needs, and brand positioning\n\nMonitor daily and weekly sales, making agile trading decisions to maximise performance\n\nConduct competitor analysis and market research to identify new opportunities\n\nManage the full product lifecycle including sampling, costing, and production handover\n\nNegotiate cost prices, lead times, and supplier terms to optimise margin and delivery\n\nAccount Management & Wholesale\n\nAct as the key point of contact for retail partners and wholesale accounts\n\nBuild strong, long-term relationships with buyers and key stakeholders\n\nTailor product ranges to suit individual account needs and customer profiles\n\nIdentify opportunities to grow accounts, increase spend, and improve category performance\n\nCollaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of ranges across all channels\n\nRepresent the brand in meetings, trade shows, and key presentations\n\nCollaboration & Delivery\n\nAct as the central link between Design, Merchandising, and Product teams\n\nEnsure all teams are aligned on timelines, product direction, and commercial goals\n\nMaintain accurate product and costing data across internal systems\n\nKeep supply chain moving, tracking stock and ensuring on-time delivery\n\nAbout You\n\nBackground in Buying, Category Management, Product Development, or Account Management\n\nExperience within homeware, gifting, lifestyle, or consumer goods\n\nProven ability to build, launch, and trade a range end-to-end\n\nStrong commercial acumen with confidence in pricing, margins, and negotiations\n\nComfortable using data daily to inform decisions and drive performance\n\nExperience managing suppliers and working cross-functionally\n\nConfident in client-facing situations, with strong relationship-building skills\n\nHighly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities\n\nSelf-sufficient and motivated-able to thrive in a fully remote environment\n\nBH36086