Senior Account Manager - Creative Consumer Brand

• £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
• West Sussex

Are you an experienced commercial account manager who thrives in a fast-moving environment? Do you enjoy developing strategic partnerships and spotting growth opportunities?

We're partnering with a growing business known for delivering trend-led product collections across major retail channels. Following continued expansion they are now seeking a Senior Account Manager to take ownership of several high-profile retail partnerships and help drive the next phase of commercial growth.

The Opportunity

As Senior Account Manager, you'll play a key role in managing and developing strategic retail accounts. Working closely with buying teams and internal stakeholders, you'll lead customer relationships, identify new opportunities for growth, and ensure successful delivery of seasonal product launches.

This role would suit someone who combines strong commercial instincts with exceptional relationship management skills, and enjoys operating within a fast-paced consumer products environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious business where relationships, creativity, and commercial thinking sit at the heart of everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of major retail accounts, building long-term partnerships with buyers and senior retail stakeholders
• Monitoring account performance and identifying opportunities to maximise revenue growth
• Leading commercial discussions including range planning, forecasting, and growth strategies
• Analysing market activity, consumer trends, and competitor performance to support strategic decision-making
• Delivering regular sales analysis, forecasting, and business updates
• Supporting wider business initiatives and contributing to overall commercial strategy
• Acting as a key point of contact for customers, ensuring a consistently high level of service
• Collaborating cross-functionally with product, operations, and buying teams to deliver successful launches

About You

• Proven experience within an Account Management or Senior Sales roles within consumer goods, retail, lifestyle, or FMCG sectors
• Strong track record of managing and growing retail partnerships
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable working within a dynamic, evolving business environment
• Analytical mindset with confidence interpreting sales and performance data
• Positive, collaborative approach with strong relationship-building abilities

Why Join?

• Join an ambitious and growing consumer brand business
• Work with recognised retail partners across the UK & internationally
• Opportunity to influence commercial strategy and account growth
• Supportive, collaborative culture with strong career progression opportunities

If you're looking for a commercially focused opportunity where you can make a genuine impact within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities