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We are partnering with a rapidly growing fashion supplier based in Leicester who are looking for a proactive, commercially minded Merchandiser / Account Manager to join the team. This business works with leading high‑street retailers and is known for its fast‑paced, collaborative, and supportive culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is ready to make a real impact within an ambitious and expanding team.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Manage the day‑to‑day running of key customer accounts
• Act as the main point of contact for merchandisers, building strong, professional, and solution‑driven relationships
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure product ranges meet customer expectations
• Monitor and manage lead times to ensure all deadlines, deliveries, and approvals are met
• Prepare for and attend customer meetings, presenting updates and product progress
• Liaise with overseas factories to oversee price negotiation, lead times, and order quantities, ensuring commercial viability
• Own and manage the critical path, ensuring accurate tracking and timely approvals
• Chase the approval of lab dips, strike‑offs, and bulk quality in collaboration with the technical team
• Provide weekly updates, reports, and key account performance insights to the wider team

Person Specification:

• Experience in account management or wholesale merchandising within a fashion supplier environment
• Knowledge of product and an understanding of fabric, quality, and cost implications
• Confident working with offshore factories;
  China or similar region experience is advantageous
• Strong understanding of lead times, production processes, and critical path management
• Excellent communication skills with a customer‑first mindset
• Positive, proactive, and collaborative attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Manufacturing and Production

Retail Apparel and Fashion

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