Key Account Manager
6 days ago
Liverpool
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, • Bonus scheme, • Car allowance, • 40% staff discount, • Free onsite parking, • Onsite gym, • Pay day lunches, quarterly socials, summer & Christmas parties This is a fast growing sportswear brand operating at the intersection of performance and lifestyle. Built on a clear product identity and a loyal, growing customer base, the business has scaled quickly across both DTC and wholesale channels. With continued investment in its wholesale division and a new senior hire joining to lead the function, the brand is entering a new phase of commercial growth and this role sits right at the heart of it. Wholesale is a key pillar of the growth strategy. The brand works with some of the most recognisable names in UK sports and streetwear retail, as well as a growing network of European distribution partners. The team is evolving to match the ambition, and there is a genuine opportunity for the right person to come in, take ownership, and grow with the business. This role is ideal for an experienced Account Manager from a sportswear, fashion, or wholesale background who is ready to take on a bigger remit, manage high profile retail partnerships, and play a meaningful role in shaping how the brand scales its wholesale channel. • Own and manage a portfolio of key wholesale accounts across major UK sports and lifestyle retailers, • Build and maintain strong, commercially focused relationships with wholesale partners, • Proactively monitor sales data and trends to identify growth opportunities and react quickly to demand, • Collaborate with accounts on sales forecasting and inventory management to ensure availability, • Work closely with internal teams to influence product development and account specific requirements, • Support the development of European wholesale accounts, with potential to take on full ownership over time, • Represent the brand at partner meetings and trade events, with regular travel to accounts as required, • Proven experience in account management, ideally within sportswear, fashion, or apparel, • Confident managing relationships with large retail partners and navigating complex accounts, • Analytical approach to sales data, with the ability to spot opportunities and act on them quickly, • Strong presentation and communication skills, comfortable in front of buyers and senior stakeholders, • Proactive and results driven, with the ability to work independently and take initiative, • Full UK driving licence is essential #J-18808-Ljbffr