Junior Account Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: North West

Salary: Up to £30,000 Depending On Experience

Import Merchandising

Junior Account Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Position: Junior Account Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Location: North West

Salary: Up to £30,000 Depending On Experience

Job Reference No: IM10

Recruiting Consultant: Kasia

Consultant Tel:  0161 511 0655

Email:  kasia@dwrecruitment.co.uk

Details

Junior Account Manager (12-Month FTC) – Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Account Manager to join one of our lovely, long-standing clients on a 12-month FTC. This role will focus on childrenswear across higher-end high street accounts and will involve managing the product lifecycle from development through to delivery. This position is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in import merchandising who enjoys a client-facing role, combining product coordination with account management responsibilities.

 

Junior Account Manager – Responsibilities

  • Act as the main point of contact for customer queries, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, delivering a high level of service and attention to detail
  • Prepare, update, and manage costing sheets to ensure accurate pricing and margin control
  • Take ownership of the critical path, ensuring all stages from development through to delivery are met on time
  • Liaise closely with internal teams including design, merchandising, and production to ensure a smooth workflow
  • Manage communication with Far East suppliers, including sending comments, chasing samples, and monitoring deliveries
  • Track samples, approvals, lab dips, strike-offs, and submissions, maintaining accurate records throughout
  • Proactively identify and resolve any production or delivery issues, ensuring all stakeholders are kept informed
  • Attend and support customer meetings where required

 

Junior Account Manager – Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in an Account Manager or Import Merchandiser role within a product-led environment
  • Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
  • Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with both customers and suppliers

 

Additional Information

  • 12-month fixed-term contract

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