Key Account Manager - #2100008

Key Account Manager

Fast Growing UK Sportswear and Lifestyle Brand

Liverpool – on site

£45,000 – £55,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance

Benefits:

• 25 days' holiday + your birthday off + 8 bank holidays
• 40% staff discount
• Onsite gym
• Plus other great perks depending on seasonality

This 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 teams
• Deliver against net revenue, sell-in, and sell-through targets on a seasonal and annual basis
• Build and manage order books, forecasting, and in-season trading to maximise account performance
• Identify growth opportunities within your account base, including new categories, additional SKUs, and SMU
• Present seasonal ranges at sell-in, tailored to each account's commercial needs
• Analyse sell-through data and stock levels to manage the account orderbook effectively
• Provide regular forecasts and trading updates, flagging risks and opportunities early
• Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and product teams to deliver joint account plans

Key Skills and Experience for the Key Account Manager:

• Proven experience in a KAM, account management, or wholesale sales role within sports, fashion, or footwear
• Existing relationships with key UK sports or fashion retailers
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of hitting and exceeding revenue targets
• Confident presenter, able to influence buyers and senior retail stakeholders
• Analytical and data-literate, comfortable with sell-through data and sales forecasting
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally

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