Sportswear Account Manager

Fashion, Retail and Luxury Recruitment Director at Sarah Sykes Recruitment Office based in Essex (must have a car) Full-Time/Permanent 29 days holiday + annual pay rise + bonus + pension Are you passionate about sportswear, athleisure, and technical innovation? Do you have a knack for building strong client relationships and driving product development? If so, we want to hear from you! We are currently seeking a Product Developer / Account Manager to join our dynamic team, specializing in the Sportswear & Athleisure sector. This role will focus on driving the development of innovative, high-performance technical sportswear products, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service from concept to delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead/manage relationships with key accounts, ensuring effective communication and delivery. Collaborate closely with the production teams to bring innovative technical sportswear and athleisure concepts to life. Drive the product development process from design and prototyping through to production. Understand client needs and translate them into product specifications, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance. Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient product launch cycles. Provide expert insights on technical fabrics, garment construction, and emerging trends within the sportswear and athleisure industries. Proven experience in account management, product development, or a similar role within the sportswear, athleisure, or technical apparel. In-depth knowledge of product design/development processes within technical sportswear. A passion for innovation, keen understanding of technical performance fabrics and materials. Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Product Management, Production, and Sales Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion, Wholesale Apparel and Sewing Supplies, and Apparel Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr