Senior Account Manager
1 day ago
London
We're recruiting for a highly successful, design-led supplier that's doubling down on the UK market and looking for a Senior Account Manager. Already partnering with high-volume supermarkets, they're now primed to scale with other major names. Backed by use of innovative 3D software, they move from concept to sample at speed delivering high-quality product at competitive prices. You'll be the UK commercial lead: opening a showroom, managing and growing live accounts, and winning new business alongside a tight design team. This role can be based remotely with regular travel to customer meetings and liaising with Designers. Main responsibilities will include: Establishing a UK showroom: securing the space, setting the commercial calendar, and making it a must-visit for Buyers. Owning key accounts with high-volume retailers: weekly touchpoints, range building with 2 Designers, trading updates, and long-term growth plans. New business development with target volume customers. Line strategy and sell-in: partnering with Designers to shape compelling ranges, price architectures, and margin-positive proposals. Critical path leadership: aligning PD, Merch, and factories to land cost, lead-time, and quality Data-driven trading: reading performance, reacting to wins/risks, and proposing range, colour, and flow optimisations. Showcase 3D capability: using digital sampling to shorten lead times, reduce cost, and elevate Buyers confidence. Contracting & negotiation: terms, volumes, rebates, and service levels that grow the account sustainably. Market mapping: competitor watch and outreach plans. Reporting & forecasting: building accurate pipelines. Person specification: Proven UK retail network and track record growing accounts. Ideally worked across high street fashion product and activewear. Confident opening doors, building multi-level relationships, and negotiating. Strong grasp of CPs, costings, lead times, testing, and approvals across offshore supply bases. Organised & resilient to support in showroom set up and processes. Clear communicator with sharp presentation skills and a data-led approach to trading decisions. Travel-ready for UK buyer meetings and occasional factory or show travel. TPBN1_UKTJ