Junior Sales Account Manager

Due to continued growth my client is currently recruiting for a Junior Account Manager, ideally with experience of working with sunglasses both men`s and ladies & accessories with a UK high street customer base.

Key duties will include:

- To support and work with the Account Manager
- Develop and manage relationships with customers alongside Account Manager
- Build and maintain strong relationship with factories; understand their strengths and work together to build the business
- Communicate in a clear and timely manner between customers and factories; as well as with internal departments
- Provide solutions to any arising issues to create a smooth working environment for customers and factories; escalate as necessary
- Manage key dates by customer to maintain on time critical path
- Maintain awareness of trends and competitor ranges
- Suggest opportunities to grow the business
- Negotiate prices and ensure accurate quotes encompass all necessary customer requirements
- Customer meeting preparation and follow up
- General administration
- Product Development

Requirements

- At least two years` experience working in a similar role and with factories in the Far East
- Understanding of working with accessories or similar products
- Understand the retail cycle with experience of working in a fast moving and reactive environment
- Demonstrate capacity to communicate at all levels of the business and with external customers; both verbally and via email
- Proven ability to manage multiple customers; meet deadlines, prioritise and take initiative
- Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
- Show passion for product
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude
- Excellent computer skills including Excel


£25`000

Please call Alex on: 020 8686 7312 or Email