Junior Account Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly successful and growing fashion supplier as an Sales Admin Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented graduate or second jobber looking to build a career within fashion sales and account management.
Our client is looking for someone with a genuine passion for fashion and product , some previous industry experience and a real desire to learn, succeed and progress.
Working closely with a Senior Account Manager, you will gain exposure to customer accounts, product development, suppliers, costings and negotiations , whilst receiving full training and mentoring to develop your career.
This role would suit someone who is highly organised, commercially minded, confident and personable , with good attention to detail and a real interest in the fashion industry.

Main responsibilities will include:

Support the Senior Account Manager across customer accounts
Assist with product development and customer requirements
Liaise with customers, suppliers and overseas factories
Support costings, pricing and negotiations
Assist with samples, product development and key deadlines
Work closely with the design team
Gain valuable exposure to buyers and customer meetings
Develop your commercial and account management skills
Take on increasing responsibility as your knowledge and experience develops

Person specification:

Graduate or second jobber with some previous fashion industry experience
Genuine passion for fashion and product development
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
Numerically confident with an interest in costings and pricing
Interested in negotiation and developing commercial skills
Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to learn
Commercially aware with a good understanding of the high street fashion market
Ambitious, driven and keen to build a long-term career in fashion sales
A positive team player with a real desire to succeed