Sales Manager

This is a remote position.

Sales Manager

Our client is a major manufacturer of knitwear apparels in the Far East. They sell to retailers and brands in the US Europe and the UK including VF Corp PVH GAP Superdry Inditex H&M NEXT etc.

They are now looking to grow their UK business. They are looking for a talented and experienced Sales Manager who will help them grow their NEXT account as well as open doors into River Island NewLook Ted Baker ASOS Tesco etc.

Key Products: Polo crew necks hoodies joggers etc have done well for them.

The business works both on design based approach as well as to manufacture from tech packs produced by the customer.

The position is remote. The business doesnt have a set up in the UK. The Sales Manager will get support on design sampling merchandising etc from overseas. However if there is a business need the client is open to bringing in local design expertise to support the Sales Manager.

Sales Manager: The Role:

• Responsible for growing the business with existing accounts as well as be aiming to open up new customer relationships
  
• Responsible for developing new ranges spotting gaps in the market and working with the design team to develop collections
  
• Working closely with factories in the far east negotiating prices margins etc
  
• Reinforcing existing customer relationships deep diving into their needs offering solutions
  
• Multi tasking and be able to juggle across different product areas (all knits)
  
• Taking full ownership of their business in the UK
  

Requirements

Sales Manager: The Person:

The ideal candidate will

• Be an experienced sales/commercial professional ideally from supplier/manufacturing background
  
• Be well connected to buyers on the high street in the UK
  
• Have a strong eye for product trends and be highly commercial
  
• Be an experienced negotiator and be thorough with costings/margins
  
• Be a collaborative team player
  

Please apply in confidence.