At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and manage key accounts in the exciting childrenswear sector.
- Company: Join one of the UK's largest apparel suppliers with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and exposure to major international brands.
- Other info: Opportunity for travel and professional development in a vibrant industry.
- Why this job: Lead a passionate team and make a real impact in the childrenswear market.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in sales within childrenswear and a strong network of contacts.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
V&C Associates has been retained by one of the UK's largest apparel suppliers (group turnover US$$2 Billion) to appoint an Account Director for its Childrenswear division. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll drive sales performance across the business — developing new accounts, growing existing ones, and leading the team behind them. The role offers real line management responsibility and direct exposure to major international retailers and brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations and lead a portfolio of key retail and brand accounts
- Identify new business, build long-term client relationships, and drive sales and profitability
- Monitor KPIs and forecast performance in collaboration with the Commercial team
- Oversee range planning across newborn, infant, and older ensuring safety, compliance, and labeling standards are met
- Work with merchandisers and buyers on margin management and open-to-buy optimisation
- Lead, mentor, and develop the sales and merchandising team
- Oversee project delivery and resolve client and factory issues professionally
Key Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' sales experience within a childrenswear brand or supplier
- Proven track record of driving sales and revenue growth
- Strong existing network of retail and brand contacts
- Entrepreneurial, commercial, results-driven mindset
- Experience selling via showroom, in-person, phone, and email
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with high attention to detail
- Knowledge of the market and its compliance requirements
- Factory/production exposure and willingness to travel
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Account Director - Childrenswear in London employer: V&C
V&C Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation thrive. As part of one of the UK's largest apparel suppliers, employees benefit from extensive growth opportunities, a supportive culture that values collaboration, and direct engagement with major international retailers. The role of Account Director in the Childrenswear division not only provides significant responsibility but also the chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant industry.
