Key Account Manager

Key Account ManagerFast Growing UK Sportswear and Lifestyle BrandLiverpool – on site£45,000 – £55,000 + Bonus + Car AllowanceBenefits:25 days' holiday + your birthday off + 8 bank holidays40% staff discountOnsite gymPlus other great perks depending on seasonalityThis is one of the UK's fastest growing sportswear and lifestyle brands. Founded in Liverpool, it has grown from nothing into a nationally recognised performance label with a loyal following across athletes, communities, and sport culture enthusiasts throughout the UK.Built on the belief that sportswear could be innovative, fashionable, performance-focused and great value, the brand has earned a reputation for doing things differently. With elite athlete ambassadors and partnerships with some of the biggest names in UK sport and fashion retail, this is a serious challenger brand on a steep upward trajectory.This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to take real ownership of a defined retail portfolio. Ideal for someone already operating at KAM level, or a strong Account Executive ready to step up.As the Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for:Manage and develop a defined portfolio of retail accounts, acting as the key commercial contact for buying, merchandising, and marketing teamsDeliver against net revenue, sell-in, and sell-through targets on a seasonal and annual basisBuild and manage order books, forecasting, and in-season trading to maximise account performanceIdentify growth opportunities within your account base, including new categories, additional SKUs, and SMUPresent seasonal ranges at sell-in, tailored to each account's commercial needsAnalyse sell-through data and stock levels to manage the account orderbook effectivelyProvide regular forecasts and trading updates, flagging risks and opportunities earlyWork closely with marketing, supply chain, and product teams to deliver joint account plansKey Skills and Experience for the Key Account Manager:Proven experience in a KAM, account management, or wholesale sales role within sports, fashion, or footwearExisting relationships with key UK sports or fashion retailersStrong commercial acumen with a track record of hitting and exceeding revenue targetsConfident presenter, able to influence buyers and senior retail stakeholdersAnalytical and data-literate, comfortable with sell-through data and sales forecastingFull UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationallyAs an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.TPBN1_UKTJ