Overview

Fashion, Retail and Luxury Recruitment Director at Sarah Sykes Recruitment • London | Hybrid | Full-Time, Permanent

Step into your next career move with a trend-driven, fast-paced fashion leader!

Passionate about footwear and ahead of the curve? We’re looking for a Junior Account Manager to support our growing footwear team.

About Us:

We’re a leading high-street supplier of men’s and women’s footwear — known for trend-led, high-quality styles delivered at speed. Innovation and agility define how we work.

About the Role:

In this role, you’ll support the Senior Account Manager across customer relationships, product development, and the full critical path — ensuring smooth delivery from concept to customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Support seasonal product development with the design team
• Manage samples and join weekly fit sessions
• Assist with pricing and achieving margin targets
• Oversee the critical path from start to finish
• Prepare for and attend customer meetings
• Monitor trends and competitor activity

What You’ll Need

• Experience in own-buy footwear (Senior AB or Junior Buyer level)
• Excellent organisation and multitasking skills
• Strong communicator and team player
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office

Why Join Us?

• Fast-paced, forward-thinking fashion brand
• Clear growth and development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative culture

A great opportunity for a Junior Account Manager or experienced Assistant Buyer ready for the next step.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance, Product Management, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion, Wholesale Footwear, and Footwear Manufacturing