WHOLESALE KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER, Manchester
Client:
House of Fashion Associates Ltd
Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
16675f7ac0f0
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
WHOLESALE KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER – UK - STREETWEAR/SPORTSWEAR
MANCHESTER – Hybrid Role
SALARY £45-50k + Bonus + Benefits
Our client is a fast-growing brand house based in Manchester. Their portfolio includes Bench, NICCE and they hold licenses for brands such as Ed Hardy, Farah and Sea Folly.
Their greatest strengths is their people, and their collective desire to create an inclusive workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard. They strive to be a global player in the Streetwear/Sportswear and Lifestyle market.
They are searching for a talented individual with a performance-driven mindset and solid sales experience that will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and delivery of our wholesale strategy and driving profitable and sustainable market share for defined Key Account customers. A knowledge of working with UK key accounts such as JD Sports, ASOS, Foot Asylum and House of Fraser is essential for this role.
Responsibilities:
1. You will work closely with their management team in driving key account sales initiatives across individual channels.
2. You will manage your own portfolio of wholesale accounts, building new and managing existing relationships with clients, providing excellent customer service that is prompt, informative, and engaging.
3. You will build strong relationships and strategic partnerships with key wholesale customers.
4. You will establish and execute a comprehensive key account roadmap that aligns with the overall company strategy and our ambitious growth plans.
5. You will create assortments for each customer, forging a deep understanding of their customer and business.
6. You will be the voice of your key accounts regarding assortment planning, marketing plans, in-store and online.
7. You will regularly analyze and communicate commercial sales data and create action plans based on results.
8. You will plan budgets for each season and deliver against the sales plans set.
9. You will translate market knowledge, trends, and analysis across key accounts to advance assortments for new seasons.
10. You will collaborate with our marketing team to drive marketing strategies and initiatives.
11. You will work closely with design and product development to ensure all product meets the required specifications, quality, and pricing.
What do we need from you:
1. A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in UK Sales, E-Com or Omni-Channel.
2. A deep knowledge and insight into the UK market and competitors in the sportswear industry.
3. Product knowledge of men’s and women’s sportswear/streetwear.
4. Strong sales and negotiation skills and a natural desire for improving solutions across people, processes, and systems.
5. A hands-on mentality in working.
6. A knowledge of working with UK key accounts such as JD Sports, ASOS, Foot Asylum and House of Fraser.
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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