Senior Account Manager

I am recruiting for a long-established fashion supplier, who is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Account Manager, based in London, to build and maintain key womenswear accounts. This is a pivotal role, responsible for driving sales strategy, developing strong client relationships, and ensuring the commercial success of major retail partnerships.
The successful candidate will have a background in either sales or buying, with a solid track record of managing large-volume accounts, ideally within the high street or supermarket retail sectors.
This position offers a hybrid working model, with travel as required, and a competitive benefits package.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing key womenswear accounts, implementing effective strategies to meet and exceed sales targets
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with retail buyers, handling all aspects of negotiation and contract finalisation
• Presenting seasonal collections with a strong understanding of product, trends, and consumer preferences
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to grow market share
• Representing the company at meetings, and sales presentations as the primary sales contact
• Delivering sales forecasts and reports to senior leadership, ensuring clear communication around performance and opportunities

Ideal candidate profile:

• Proven experience in a sales or buying role within the womenswear sector
• Background working with high street retailers, preferably including supermarkets or other large commercial accounts
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting, commercially successful partnerships
• Analytical and commercially focused, confident in interpreting sales data and identifying growth opportunities