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Form of workA rare and really interesting role has come to the market!
I am working with a British Manufacturer of luxury fabrics who works across various projects within the world of interiors.
The role of Account Manager will involve you working across various projects, where you will nurture the existing customer base and look at opportunities to grow and broaden the account. You will be out and about seeing customers, whilst also attending research trips to gain ideas and inspiration for your project briefs. You will support the designers and the inhouse weavers in the creation and development of new fabrics to fit your customers briefs.
The ideal candidate will have a creative eye, whilst at the same time have the confidence to build relationships and maximise sales where possible.
A background in textiles would be advantageous.
Account Manager-Fabrics: The Role
- Project manage the fabric design development process with our clients.
- Share pride in delivering nationally and internationally renowned fabrics for prestigious decorative schemes and historic restorations.
- Be part of a supportive working environment with a real emphasis on shared values.
- This is a creatively driven role, generating inspirational fabrics from client briefs; through design decisions, yarns combinations, sophisticated colouring and inspiring presentation of developments.
- Whether contemporary or historic recreation, understanding the project scope and context to make appropriate recommendations and guide the client through the development and decision-making process.
- Ability to create and implement an active development plan to maximise market and geographical opportunities and promote our capabilities.
- Contributes towards team ambitions around marketing, sustainability and innovation.
- Engagement with a variety of teams, including graphic and technical design, supply chain, dyehouse, operations, production and administration.
- Attending and representing the brand at industry events and networking opportunities.
Account Manager-Fabrics: The Person
- Someone lively, motivated and self-starting who has a passion for creating and delivering beautiful fabrics.
- Someone who enjoys nurturing exceptional relationships with distinguished clients.
- A person that is organised and energised by managing numerous concepts and projects concurrently from inception, through development and manufacturing to delivery.
- A sensitivity to colour, texture and an appreciation of contemporary creative design and historic decorative arts.
- Aptitude of a good team player, providing positive contributions to the team and supporting others.
- Someone who proactively considers innovation and improvement activity as part of their daily approach
We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.
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