London(Please note you must have Fashion Experience with either a Fashion Supplier to the UK high street(not luxury) or in a related field that must include product development
Office Based/Hybrid
Our client, a leading fashion supplier with a solid account base, is seeking an Account Manager to join their growing team and support senior sales leadership across key fashion retail accounts.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware and highly organised individual with previous experience working for a fashion supplier, or retailer in a similar account management or sales support role.
Candidates with experience managing both short and long lead-time projects within the fashion industry will be particularly well suited to the role.
The successful Account Manager will play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships, coordinating product development and critical path timelines, and ensuring the smooth delivery of multiple orders from concept through to production.
You will be trend-aware, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced fashion environment managing multiple priorities.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Sales Manager across key fashion retail and customer accounts
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients to ensure excellent service and repeat business
- Manage and coordinate critical path timelines across multiple projects and product categories
- Liaise closely with internal teams including design, production, merchandising, and logistics to ensure deadlines are met
- Monitor orders from development through to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
- Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements within the fashion industry
- Assist with product development, costing, and sample coordination where required
- Manage multiple priorities effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience required:
- Previous experience working for a fashion supplier or retailer in a similar account management role.
- Candidates at Junior Buyer level or Wholesale Merchandiser with Womenswear experience will also be considered.
- Strong understanding of the garment production process and critical path management
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator with strong relationship-building abilities
- Commercially aware and trend-focused with a proactive attitude
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- A team player with a flexible and hands-on approach to work
You must already have Fashion head office experience and the right to live and work in the UK
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Account Manager Womenswear employer: Neilson Fashion Recruitment
At Neilson Fashion Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture. As a Graduate Trainee Account Manager in our Surrey head office, you will benefit from hands-on training alongside seasoned professionals, ensuring ample opportunities for personal and professional growth in the vibrant fashion retail sector. Our commitment to employee development and a collaborative environment makes us an ideal place for those looking to kickstart their career in fashion account management.
Contact Details:
Neilson Fashion Recruitment Recruitment Team
