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This successful, leading supplier are looking for an energetic and professional Senior Account Manager with a strong track record of delivering trend-driven, commercial ladieswear ranges to some of the UK’s biggest high street retailers and supermarkets.

As the Senior Account Manager, you will take full ownership of key retail accounts, managing end-to-end responsibilities from product development and range building through to sales performance and profitability.

There is the option for 1 day working from home and also the offer of flexible working hours.

• Own and grow key customer relationships across major high street and supermarket retailers, acting as their go-to contact
• Present ranges and concepts to buyers, lead discussions on new products to develop, lead selection meetings, ensure line plans are commercially sound and trend-relevant
• Work closely with the design and technical teams to develop seasonal ranges tailored to each customer
• Sales strategy & forecasting; set and manage seasonal budgets, forecasts and margin targets in line with business objectives
• Oversee critical path management
• Monitor performance track sell-through and manage profitability, responding quickly to trading feedback with strategy adjustments
• Research to keep up with fashion trends and market movement

Senior Account Manager Skills and Experience

• Proven experience within Account Management or Buying, having worked with the supermarkets and / or major key high street retailers
• Strong understanding on the UK womenswear retail landscape
• Excellent presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills