Junior Account Manager
hace 3 días
Market Harborough
Junior Account Manager – Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Account Manager to join a growing Account Management and Sales team within the childrenswear division. Working closely with a key high street customer, the successful candidate will gain valuable exposure across account management, product development and customer relationships, supporting the delivery of commercial, trend-led ranges in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Working closely with buyers to review briefs, seasonal requirements and key trends, • Attending customer meetings, presenting samples, taking detailed notes and communicating feedback clearly to the design team, • Conducting trend and competitor research to support range development, • Collaborating with product development to build cohesive, commercial childrenswear ranges, • Sourcing new products, fabrics and yarns, and managing the sampling process from initial development through to approval, • Liaising with factories and overseas suppliers to ensure timelines, quality and cost targets are met, • Proactively raising and resolving any issues relating to orders or production, • Supporting cost negotiations and margin management where required, • Identifying opportunities to grow and develop existing customer accounts, • Attending trade fairs and supplier visits as part of ongoing product and market development Skills & Experience • Professional, confident and personable approach, • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships, • Well organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, • Computer literate, with confidence using Microsoft Office and learning internal systems Additional Information This role is ideal for a graduate or junior-level candidate looking to build a career within childrenswear and supplier-side account management, offering excellent progression and hands-on industry experience.