WE’RE HIRING | FASHION SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER – LADIES KNITWEAR

Leicester (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Up to £40k

Ladies Knitwear & Loungewear

Are you a commercially-driven fashion professional with a flair for sales, a love for knitwear, and a track record of winning and growing retail accounts? This is your chance to join a well-established, thriving knitwear supplier with over 40 years of success in the womenswear industry.

Our client is on the lookout for an experienced Fashion Sales Account Manager to drive business growth, open new accounts, manage key accounts & help shape the future of their collections. If you’re confident in buyer meetings, understand critical path timelines, and have experience dealing with overseas suppliers – we want to hear from you.

The Role:

Visiting potential client and buyers around the UK

Take the lead in developing new and managing UK retail accounts (small to mid-sized retailers)

Present and sell seasonal knitwear and loungewear collections with confidence

Drive growth with both existing and new customers

Attend buyer meetings, trade shows, and client presentations

Negotiate and close deals, ensuring smooth production and delivery timelines

Collaborate with design, merchandising, and overseas teams to stay ahead of the trends

Own the sales process from concept to delivery, keeping everything on track

✅ You’ll Need:

4+ years’ experience in a fashion supplier sales/account manager/merchandiser role

Strong understanding of the womenswear market, particularly knitwear

Proven ability to open new doors and build lasting buyer relationships

A clear grasp of the critical path and how to work with overseas factories

Confident, organised, and results-focused

✨ Why Join?

Be part of a tight-knit, supportive team with deep roots in the UK fashion industry

Work on trendy, high-quality knitwear that customers love

Enjoy a hybrid work setup with flexibility and autonomy

Make your mark in a growing business with room for career progression