At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth and build strategic partnerships with major UK retailers.
- Company: Eleanor Bowmer Ltd, a vibrant textile design studio in Manchester.
- Benefits: Collaborative environment, creative culture, and opportunities for significant impact.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on originality and quality in design.
- Why this job: Be a key player in expanding a unique brand and driving growth.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Eleanor Bowmer Ltd is a textile design and illustration studio based in Manchester in the North West of England.
We are known for vibrant, print-led designs and carefully curated products that showcase a strong love of color and pattern.
Eleanor Bowmer produces a range of lifestyle and home wears to make your home more colourful.
Team members join a growing, design-focused business where originality, quality, and visual impact are central to the brand.
The company offers a collaborative environment for individuals who appreciate contemporary design and want to contribute to a distinctive creative identity.
The Opportunity We are not looking for an account manager.
We are looking for a growth driver.
A strategic sales leader who lives and breathes retail partnerships.
We have ambitious growth plans for new partnerships and the opportunity within our existing retailer base is significant — and we need someone who can unlock it.
This role is about ownership.
You will represent Eleanor Bowmer at the highest level across major UK supermarkets, key retail accounts, and licensing partners.
You will build proactive, strategic partnerships that drive sell-through, expand SKU count, increase doors, and materially grow revenue.
Most importantly — we need someone to drive this area of the business forward with authority, pace and commercial sharpness.
The Role This is a commercial role focused on accelerating growth across wholesale and key retail accounts.
You will: Drive sales growth across existing key accounts through proactive commercial partnerships.
Open new doors — particularly within UK supermarkets and strategic retail groups.
Increase SKU penetration and space within core retailers.
Maximise the potential of our licensing partnerships.
Build and execute robust account plans that deliver both revenue growth and margin targets.
This is about strategic sales — not reactive order taking.
You will be expected to identify opportunities before the retailer does, bring ideas to the table, and position Eleanor Bowmer as a must-stock, high-performing brand.
Key Responsibilities Growth Across Key Accounts Own and deliver ambitious revenue growth targets across B2B accounts.
Develop strategic account plans that increase SKU count, doors, and promotional opportunities.
Build senior-level retailer relationships, positioning Eleanor Bowmer as a long-term partner — not just a supplier with strong JBP’s in place per retailer.
Identify whitespace opportunities across product categories and seasonal ranges.
New Business
National Account Manager employer: Eleanor Bowmer Ltd
Eleanor Bowmer is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and ambitious work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the retail sector. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer opportunities to lead strategic partnerships and drive sales across major UK supermarkets, all while being part of a supportive team environment in our Swinton office. Our commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that every team member can thrive and contribute to our exciting growth journey.
