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Junior Account Manager

Job in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for: Danielle Ward Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Account Manager to join a growing Account Management and Sales team within the children swear division. Working closely with a key high street customer, the successful candidate will gain valuable exposure across account management, product development and customer relationships, supporting the delivery of commercial, trend‑led ranges in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Working closely with buyers to review briefs, seasonal requirements and key trends
  • Attending customer meetings, presenting samples, taking detailed notes and communicating feedback clearly to the design team
  • Conducting trend and competitor research to support range development
  • Collaborating with product development to build cohesive, commercial children swear ranges
  • Sourcing new products, fabrics and yarns, and managing the sampling process from initial development through to approval
  • Liaising with factories and overseas suppliers to ensure timelines, quality and cost targets are met
  • Proactively raising and resolving any issues relating to orders or production
  • Supporting cost negotiations and margin management where required
  • Identifying opportunities to grow and develop existing customer accounts
  • Attending trade fairs and supplier visits as part of ongoing product and market development
Skills & Experience
  • Professional, confident and personable approach
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
  • Well organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Computer literate, with confidence using Microsoft Office and learning internal systems

Additional Information

This role is ideal for a graduate or junior‑level candidate looking to build a career within children swear and supplier‑side account management, offering excellent progression and hands‑on industry experience.

Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Full‑time
Job function
  • Purchasing, Sales, and Other
Industries
  • Retail Apparel and Fashion and Fashion Accessories Manufacturing
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