Merchandising Account Manager - Fashion - Fully Office Based

Overview

Job Title: Merchandising Account Manager – Fashion Advertised by the West End Branch!

Location: West End
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 30,000 – 35,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time – Fully Office Based

Are you passionate about fashion and ready to make a mark in the industry? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Merchandising Account Manager to join their vibrant team! As part of our clients commitment to growth and excellence, they are expanding their team to support the success of our largest partners. This is your chance to be part of an exciting journey in the fashion and beauty sector!

What You’ll Do

Forward Order Management:

• Prepare essential information for customer meetings, reviewing previous seasons.
• Attend initial customer meetings, take notes, and circulate summaries and action items.
• Set up customer order sheets in Excel with utmost accuracy.
• Add confirmed order quantities to buy plans for the sourcing team.
• Reconcile purchase orders and confirmed orders, ensuring alignment.
• Prepare comprehensive order sheets for sourcing, including customer and size details.
• Collaborate with the sourcing team to ensure correct product and packaging labelling.
• Track orders with the production team, managing the Critical Path and proposing actions for late deliveries.

In Season Orders:

• Prepare \”available to sell\” reports for account managers.
• Support sample preparation for meetings.
• Provide the warehouse team with weekly forecasts for timely order bookings.
• Communicate monthly shipping reviews to customers, enabling them to raise core product orders.
• Collate information to aid the account manager in strategizing by brand/customer.

Management and Development:

• Manage and support the account coordinator in prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Conduct training sessions to enhance team knowledge.
• Establish and follow new processes, suggesting improvements as needed.
• Identify training requirements and actively participate in development sessions.
• Work towards clear objectives, taking ownership to achieve them.

What You Bring

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within the fashion industry.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a diligent work ethic.
• Organised and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical thinker and effective problem solver.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, flexible, and able to prioritise effectively.
• Proficient in Excel; SAP experience is a plus but not essential.

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