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Senior Sales Account Manager Essex We are looking for an experienced Senior Sales Account Manager on behalf of our client. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a fantastic company. This role is centred around building, maintaining and growing relationships with customers to maximise sales objectives in terms of value, volume, delivery, profitability while ensuring high levels of customer and supplier satisfaction. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and sales skills, as well as a deep understanding of the products and services being offered. This includes accountability for driving sales growth that delivers optimal margins, while consistently upholding the highest standards of design, service, and quality. The Sales Account Manager will actively contribute to the team's objectives, support commercial goals, and assist in driving the organisation's growth in accordance with the overall business strategy. Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with customers and suppliers. Acquire new business with potential future customers, further develop and retain business with existing customers. Organise and attend new and existing customer meetings throughout the UK to maximise sales opportunities. Develop customer account plans and strategies to achieve growth and profitability targets. Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets and gross margin targets. Identify opportunities for open to buys and expanding product or service offerings to existing customers. Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with factories and customers. Prepare sales forecasts through GS to track progress and performance. Raise customer orders on GS. Lead Handover meetings with Design & Production teams. Provide weekly updates to the Divisional Sales Director on account status, best and worst sellers, new sales, new business, cancellations and strategy to replace any lost sales. Attend weekly sales meetings led by the Divisional Sales Director and Group Sales & Design Director, Communicate seasonal key messages to the design team ahead of each season, including insights on best and worst sellers, high-volume lines, key licenses, and new opportunities. Share seasonal budget plans with design counterparts to ensure alignment and clarity. Provide the design team with timely updates on new licenses and emerging opportunities. Represent the business at licensing trade shows alongside customers to support relationship-building and market awareness. Collaborate on licensing decks, ensuring they are accurate and updated with relevant information ahead of license meetings. Manage sales forecasts for licensors in partnership with the License Lead, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, contracts, and sales growth/decline activities. Act as the primary point of contact for sales related customer enquiries & requests. Understand customers' needs and business objectives to provide tailored solutions. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Provide product recommendations and solutions based on customer’s needs. Ensure that customers and suppliers receive timely and accurate information about costings, orders and product updates. Liaise with Merchandisers to ensure effective administration of orders.

Senior Ladies Designer - Knitwear Leicestershire - Hybrid Our client is a UK-based apparel supplier with over 50 years of experience working with leading retailers including Next, Urban Outfitters, River Island and others. Specialising in knitwear, supported by a global network of partner factories across countries such as Turkey, India and China. The UK studio delivers design, development and sampling with industry-leading speed. As they continue strengthening their product development capabilities, we are looking for a talented Ladies Knitwear Designer to help drive new ideas, product innovation and commercial design across key customer accounts. The Role We are looking for a Senior Knitwear Designer with strong commercial awareness and a passion for product development. This role will work closely with in-house sample unit, customers and overseas factories to develop knitwear collections from concept through to production. You will be responsible for: • Creating commercially relevant knitwear designs for major UK retailers • Developing concepts, colour palettes and seasonal ranges • Working closely with the in-house sampling team to develop prototypes • Collaborating with factories, mills and yarn suppliers • Managing critical paths and sample development timelines • Presenting designs and collections confidently to customers • Supporting bulk approvals and product development through to production What We Are Looking For • 5+ years professional knitwear design experience • Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design development • Experience working directly with factories, mills and yarn suppliers • Strong command of colour, layout and composition • Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop) • Experience managing critical paths and sample rounds • Ability to balance customer needs with commercial business goals • Confident presenting ideas and explaining design rationale • Positive attitude, strong work ethic and high productivity Why Join • Opportunity to shape the creative direction of knitwear development • Work closely with an in-house sampling unit for rapid development • Exposure to major UK retailers and international supply partners • Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing team • Collaborative and experienced in-house environment

Junior Content Creator & Brand Executive Manchester Role Overview We are looking for a creative, confident and highly motivated Junior Content Creator & Brand Executive to support the growth of four consumer brands. This is a content-first role focused on organic brand growth, social media content creation and community building across platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, filming, editing and publishing engaging content, while helping shape how the brands look, sound and show up online. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, regularly creates content themselves, understands brand culture and wants to build a long-term career in content, brand and marketing. Designed for someone early in their career looking to grow into a senior content, brand or marketing role. Key Requirement This is a content-first role. Applicants must be confident filming and editing short-form video content and should be able to provide examples of content they have personally created for TikTok, Instagram Reels, brands, freelance clients or personal channels. Key Responsibilities Content Creation & Publishing Plan, film, edit and publish high-quality content across TikTok, Instagram and other relevant platforms Create engaging short-form video content as well as static content Manage posting schedules and ensure consistent brand presence Adapt content to suit each brand’s tone, audience and positioning Identify trends and create reactive content where relevant Confidently film content using mobile devices and basic content equipment Brand Building & Creative Development Develop and pitch creative content concepts and campaign ideas Help define and maintain brand identity across organic channels Support campaign launches, product drops and key brand moments Understand how different content styles appeal to different audiences Influencer & UGC Management Identify and outreach to influencers and creators aligned with the brands Manage creator relationships and UGC partnerships Source, brief and organise UGC content Track content performance and learnings Community & Growth Support community engagement across social channels Help grow follower numbers and brand awareness organically Assist with collaborations and partnerships About You Required Confident filming and creating content for TikTok, Instagram Reels and other short-form platforms Experience editing content using tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or similar Able to provide a portfolio or examples of content personally filmed and edited Strong understanding of social media trends and what drives engagement Comfortable on camera where required Passionate about brand, fashion, lifestyle and social media Organised, proactive and eager to develop a career in content and marketing Desirable Experience creating content for consumer brands Experience working with influencers or UGC creators Basic photography skills What is on Offer Opportunity to work closely with growing consumer brands Hands-on mentorship and career development A creative, fast-paced environment with progression opportunities

Senior Designer - Jersey Altrincham This role is responsible for managing the design process from concept to production, ensuring that collections are innovative, on-trend, and meet the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical understanding of garment construction, excellent multi-disciplinary design skills, and a proven track record of developing successful products. This role works cross-functionally with key departments, including sales, merchandising and garment technology, to drive commercial success as well as supporting and mentoring more junior members of the design team. Your Responsibilities: Research and identify current and emerging trends, including styles, colours, yarns, and techniques. Lead the development of original designs, including sketches, technical drawings, and specifications. Create seasonal collections that align with the brand's aesthetic and target market. Select appropriate techniques for each design. Liaise confidently with overseas offices on sampling & sourcing to meet customer deadlines Approve final line-ups, ensuring product range aligns with customer needs and commercial objectives Evaluate market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity to drive future design strategies and direction Oversee collection planning, ensuring design workstreams align with critical path and business priorities Mentor and develop junior designers, providing guidance on both creative and technical aspects Collaborate with senior members (Account managers, Head of Design and Garment Tech) to align creative direction React strategically to trade and performance feedback, driving quick-turn updates or edits to enhance sell-through Regularly attend customer meetings to present design concepts & samples & communicate with buying teams to ensure we are fulfilling their objectives Your talent: 5+ Years experience, preferably working on the supplier side, however not essential Previous multi-disciplinary design experience Adobe Illustrator proficient Strong construction knowledge with practical understanding of cost drivers and a commercial eye when selecting fabrics Comfortable leading conversations & presenting trends to customers Portfolio examples of tech packs / artworks Experience liaising with overseas offices to manage sample development. Willing to travel UK & overseas