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Sales Account Manager Leicester - Hybrid Working Ready to land your dream role? My client supplies some of the most well-known names on the UK high street. A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Account Manager to join their expanding team. Within this role you will promote and sell private label ranges to to independent stores, high street and online retailers, throughout the UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving and ambitious business, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards. You will be: Managing existing accounts. Developing new business with independent retailers and high street stores. Researching the relevant market and generating leads. Assisting the company in sales and marketing strategy. Assisting in the preparation of the annual sales forecast. You will have: Experience in a similar sales/account management role. Strong understanding of the UK high street retail sector with connections A background knowledge of clothing is essential A strong ability to sell and develop business. An established network of contacts enabling you to hit the ground running If this sounds like it could be you, we’d love to hear more.

Junior Buyer Leeds / Hybrid We are looking for a Junior Buyer to take ownership of Accessories, Nightwear and Swimwear categories. This is a hands-on buying role with responsibility for both product selection and product development, working closely with Design, Merchandising, QC, Marketing and E-Commerce teams to deliver exciting, commercial ranges that resonate with the customer. You will be responsible for managing your own product areas end-to-end, building strong supplier relationships, translating trends into commercial product, and driving sales and profit through well-planned, well-executed ranges. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of sourcing, developing and selecting product ranges across your categories Build, maintain and develop strong, effective supplier relationships Lead product development from concept through to delivery, managing the critical path and key deadlines Create and implement range plans and category strategies in line with brand direction and customer needs Monitor stock performance against KPIs and manage OTB accordingly Analyse trade, sales and margin performance, identifying risks and opportunities Contribute to planning, trade and sales meetings with clear, data-driven insight Communicate key information clearly to senior stakeholders, including Buyers, Head of Buying and Directors Identify growth opportunities within your categories through trend analysis and competitor benchmarking Translate relevant trends into commercially viable product appropriate for the brand Liaise closely with Merchandising, QC, Creative, Marketing and E-Commerce teams to maximise product performance Support marketing and e-commerce activity to drive online sales Carry out regular competitor analysis and market research Attend buying trips and relevant trade fairs in the UK and internationally as required Develop a growing understanding of trading across all departments About You Experience Experience at Senior Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer level within a fashion buying team Background in women’s clothing and/or accessories buying Experience of being responsible for your own product areas is desirable Strong understanding of critical path management Confident analysing sales, margin and stock data Experience working cross-functionally with QC, Merchandising, Creative and Marketing Proven ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships Negotiation experience Good market and competitor knowledge Desirable: Experience with a variety of supplier bases (direct, landed, global sourcing) Experience of range building and departmental strategy Attendance at relevant trade fairs

Junior Buyer Birmingham Rewarding, visionary and fast paced – our clients’ Buying Department are looking for a Junior Buyer to join their passionate creative team in Birmingham. You will make effective and commercially focused buying decisions to buy product across ladieswear under the management and supervision of your Senior Buyer. As a Junior Buyer you should be highly motivated, with technical flair, excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude. Ideally with 2 years’ experience in a similar role. Responsibilities: Completes all processes with reference to daily/weekly sales, as well as longer term plans. Reporting and effectively communicate all key information in trading meeting to Buyer and Directors. Generate ideas and suggestion to impact the business with reference to promotions and mark downs. Provides SWOT analysis on designated categories. Monitors and maintains stocks as per KPI’s set and manages open to buy accordingly. Responds to competitor analysis. Support your Senior Buyer to develop new strategies for the business and department. Complete buying trips as and when needed. In return you can expect an excellent salary, a high level of training and development and a great working environment.

Buying Admin Assistant Birmingham We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buying Admin Assistant to join a dynamic team. You will be responsible for providing administration support to the Buying team and ensuring that all aspects of the buying process are running smoothly and efficiently. This role is ideal for individuals who possess strong organisational skills and have a keen eye for detail. Duties Order Management • Use of internal software to Input and update weekly purchase orders. • Action any order amendments under direction of the B&M team. Critical Path Management • Managing critical path information with the suppliers (sending template and chasing updated information). • Using Critical path to ensure timely delivery of stock into the Warehouse, highlighting any possible risks and reasons for delays to the B&M team on outstanding samples/approvals. • Managing approval process, chasing suppliers for Buying samples/Outstanding approvals/fit samples, filing accordingly. Trading Information • Preparing weekly and seasonal analysis (Traffic light documents). • Ensuring preparation for Trade Meeting. • Creating and updating ‘New in’ competitive analysis. • Creating and updating Benchmarking information. • Creating and updating departmental trend and product research. • Monthly comp shop/store visits with report. Sample Management • Creating and chasing sample tracker from all suppliers. • Processing samples received (fits, development, shoots/meetings). • Labelling, logging organizing and filing samples including press and bought. • Collating and preparing meeting samples. • Preparing samples for fit meetings and recording fit notes. Administrative Support • Receiving, sending and logging in/out post accordingly. • Dealing with telephone, email queries. • Dealing with department queries, both internally and externally. • Supplier/Meetings minute taking and distributions. Key experience, skills and abilities; • Strong understanding of fashion trends and knowledge of the high street. • Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to adapt. • Able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. • Good attention to detail and strong organizational skills. • Excellent working knowledge of Excel, word and Outlook.