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<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p></p><div><h2 data-start="165" data-end="207"><strong data-start="168" data-end="207">Account Manager | Fashion & Apparel | £45k | London </strong></h2><p data-start="412" data-end="731">An exciting and fast-growing fashion business is seeking a commercially driven, experienced <strong data-start="504" data-end="523">Account Manager</strong> to help manage key brand and retail relationships. This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of accounts from concept through to delivery - working across design, sourcing, production, and trading.</p><p data-start="733" data-end="906">If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong commercial eye, and love working with iconic brands and buyers - this could be the perfect next step in your career.</p><h3 data-start="913" data-end="940">Key Responsibilities</h3><h4 data-start="942" data-end="971"><strong data-start="950" data-end="971">Planning & Orders</strong></h4><ul data-start="972" data-end="1313"><li data-start="972" data-end="1041"><p data-start="974" data-end="1041">Brief design and sourcing teams on product and range requirements</p></li><li data-start="1042" data-end="1112"><p data-start="1044" data-end="1112">Assist in pricing to meet margin targets and customer expectations</p></li><li data-start="1113" data-end="1172"><p data-start="1115" data-end="1172">Present collections to buyers alongside the design team</p></li><li data-start="1173" data-end="1249"><p data-start="1175" data-end="1249">Manage purchase orders - from confirmation to coordination with sourcing</p></li><li data-start="1250" data-end="1313"><p data-start="1252" data-end="1313">Ensure all buyer information is correct for final approvals</p></li></ul><h4 data-start="1315" data-end="1351"><strong data-start="1323" data-end="1351">Production & Forecasting</strong></h4><ul data-start="1352" data-end="1643"><li data-start="1352" data-end="1417"><p data-start="1354" data-end="1417">Submit accurate forecasts to merchandising and planning teams</p></li><li data-start="1418" data-end="1488"><p data-start="1420" data-end="1488">Ensure new suppliers/factories are aligned with delivery standards</p></li><li data-start="1489" data-end="1540"><p data-start="1491" data-end="1540">Track orders and manage critical path reporting</p></li><li data-start="1541" data-end="1603"><p data-start="1543" data-end="1603">Communicate delays and proactively resolve delivery issues</p></li><li data-start="1604" data-end="1643"><p data-start="1606" data-end="1643">Keep all purchase orders up to date</p></li></ul><h4 data-start="1645" data-end="1680"><strong data-start="1653" data-end="1680">Trading & Sales Support</strong></h4><ul data-start="1681" data-end="1914"><li data-start="1681" data-end="1751"><p data-start="1683" data-end="1751">Analyse customer demand by category/unit to shape stock selections</p></li><li data-start="1752" data-end="1800"><p data-start="1754" data-end="1800">Prepare and present samples to retail buyers</p></li><li data-start="1801" data-end="1854"><p data-start="1803" data-end="1854">Liaise with internal teams to manage excess stock</p></li><li data-start="1855" data-end="1914"><p data-start="1857" data-end="1914">Work within margin targets to support trading decisions</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1921" data-end="1945">What You'll Bring</h3><ul data-start="1947" data-end="2310"><li data-start="1947" data-end="2042"><p data-start="1949" data-end="2042">Proven account management experience in fashion, apparel, or a similar product-led industry</p></li><li data-start="2043" data-end="2119"><p data-start="2045" data-end="2119">Strong understanding of buying cycles, supply chains, and critical paths</p></li><li data-start="2120" data-end="2193"><p data-start="2122" data-end="2193">Confident in client-facing situations and presenting to retail buyers</p></li><li data-start="2194" data-end="2246"><p data-start="2196" data-end="2246">Highly organised with strong attention to detail</p></li><li data-start="2247" data-end="2310"><p data-start="2249" data-end="2310">Commercially astute and able to manage competing priorities</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2317" data-end="2339">Please note this role is based on site 5 days per week in North / North West London.</h3></div><div>BBBH: 34374</div></dd>
