A wellestablished and fast growing supplier of multiproduct licensed apparels is seeking a bright Account Manager to join their business to help manage some of their key high street retail accounts. The ideal candidate will have some experience of working within a supplier and managing key high street accounts in Europe.
Account Manager: The Role:
- Working closely with buyers on all aspects of product development costings and negotiations
- Blocking factory capacity placing the right product with the right factory working closely with factories on all aspects of sampling managing approvals and all communications.
- Ensuring that production is in control and execution of orders are going smoothly
- Manage critical path
- Working with design technical and sales functions
- Managing customers expectations and providing top class customer service
Requirements
Account Manager: The Person:
- Will be an experienced account manager/merchandiser from the supplier side of fashion.
- Will have experience in working with European retailers
- Will have strong communication skills and be experienced in working with factories in the far east
- Will be organised and be able to take ownership of their account on a day to day basis
- Strong critical path management skills
- Highly organised
- Effective communication skills
Account Manager