Account Manager (United Kingdom)

Account Manager – Activewear & Leisure

Our client is a fast growth activewear & leisure brand who have raised over £15m in funding. Their brand has been built from humble community beginnings and has grown as a result of their premium product offering & sustainability focus. Now, with several of their own retail stores alongside products being sold in wider retail partners, they are looking to continue their growth even further.

The role involves a split between new business development and account management, requiring both strong sales and relationship building skills. Covering the whole of the UK, the ideal candidate will have field-based experience selling into independent retailers. While a fashion background is not essential, experience in a fast-moving consumer industry is desired.

This is a remote based position with occasional in person customer meetings across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities with independent retailers
• Build and nurture relationships with the existing accounts
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospect to close
• Manage contract negotiations
• Ensure all orders are processed effectively with customer order timeframes in mind
• Engage with client problem solving when necessary
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive customer satisfaction (e.g. Customer Service Team, Marketing)
• Maintain up-to-date CRM system & complete all administrative tasks to a high standard
• Travel when necessary to see clients and attend industry events & tradeshows
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends & competitor activity

The Successful Candidate

• 2+ years’ B2B sales experience
• Candidates with experience in textile, clothing, sporting goods, lifestyle or fashion are encouraged to apply
• Experience in a start-up environment is beneficial
• Able to travel for business needs (full UK driving license required)
• Based in the South East of England

Account Manager Package

• Basic salary up to £55,000
• 20% bonus
• Healthcare options
• Pension options
• Remote based
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays