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    Senior Merchandiser / Account Manager / Buyer - Manchester

     

    Senior Merchandiser / Account Manager / Buyer

    Manchester

     

    Our client, a dynamic company, is seeking a Senior Merchandiser / Account Manager / Buyer to join their team based in Central Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in Merchandising, Account Management and Buying to play a key role within a close-knit company. They foster a collaborative working environment and are looking for a proactive individual to contribute to their growth and success.

     

    Key Responsibilities

    • A pivotal role for a key team member who oversees the Merchandising side of the business
    • One junior to oversee and another senior to work alongside and guide / support as needed.
    • Working with a team of 5 designers, 2 garment techs, one senior merch and one junior merch as the wider team, outside of logistics / finance etc.
    • Reporting to the directors.
    • To nurture and manage various customer accounts from concept to delivery.
    • Engage with customers to hold regular meetings, take seasonal briefs and maintain / grow current business.
    • Work with design and tech team to create concept to be presented to customers.
    • Oversee production of collection and brief out to supply base in conjunction with design and tech teams, while controlling CP for seasonal development.
    • Negotiate prices with suppliers.
    • Monitor and manage sample trackers / sample development leadtimes.
    • Present collections to customers in conjunction with directors / design team.
    • Place POs and manage Order Summary.
    • Maintain and manage CP with regular communication with suppliers and customers on a weekly basis.
    • Carry out product review meetings with directors, design and tech teams on a daily / weekly basis.
    • Ensure goods are made to required standards alongside tech team with regards to factory audits, compliance, product testing, AQL reports etc.
    • Working with logistics team to ensure packing lists, shipping schedules, product approvals are in place and correct.
    • Nurturing and managing supply base to balance production volumes and brands between supply base to maximise efficiency and skill across supply base.
    • Building relationships is vital to this role, whether with internal team, supplier side or with customers.

     

    Ideal Candidate

    • Proven experience as a Merchandiser, Account Manager, or Buyer within the apparel sector.
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
    • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
    • Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
    • Managing multiple projects is key so applicants must have exceptional management skills and an eye for detail.

     

    If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

    Merchandiser

    Manchester

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    Merchandiser

    Manchester

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