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Pretty Lavish continues to emerge within the fashion industry bridging the gap between high street and designer brands. Recognised for our sophisticated occasionwear, luxury knitwear and more recently our sleek and modern bridesmaids collection. We strive to make luxury affordable by designing quality, timeless and versatile designs that can be worn day to night, season to season and loved for years to come. As Pretty Lavish grows, we are looking for a passionate, hard working and humble individual to join us on this exciting journey in this newly created role.

This role involves building and managing relationships with key accounts, sales figures and securing new partnerships in line with our strategy. The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing accounts for a premium, contemporary, or luxury fashion clothing brand. They must be results-driven, possess excellent sales and negotiation skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join our emerging brand and really put a stamp on UK and international growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts including Fenwick, Frasers, SilkFred & 3rd parties from showcases to placing orders all the way through to delivery 
• Hold new season showcase appointments during selling seasons for current and new prospective accounts
• New business reach in line with brands wholesale strategy
• Ensuring end to end set up of new accounts is completed
• Frequent store training and industry awareness 
• Explore VM and SiS opportunities in line with wholesale strategy 
• Building and nurturing relationships with current and new wholesale accounts
• Running and analysing data for weekly and monthly trade meetings
• Presenting analysis in weekly and monthly trade meetings
• Maximising sales and reorder opportunities 
• Feeding in data and analysis to key business meetings including strategy, SWOTS and sign off’s
• Supporting on prep and install of tradeshows / showrooms and holding key appointments during
• Take responsibility for wholesale spreadsheets and systems to ensure all information is correct and up to date 
• Working with marketing and design on collateral and store opportunities  

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Previous wholesale account management experience 
• Strong knowledge of fashion markets 
• Proven track record in developing UK and INTL accounts
• Strong sales management, organisation and analytical skills 
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills 
• Results driven
• Advanced in Excel

In return, you'll receive some 'Pretty Positive' perks

• Idyllic Countryside Head Office – in the leafy village of Widford, Hertfordshire
• Hybrid Working and Flexi Hours
• Early Finish Fridays - last Friday of every month
• Generous Staff Discount – 50% for you, 20% for your friends and family
• 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Day – your birthday off every year after one year service
• Start-up Culture – the chance to make a real impact to a fast-growing company