Account Manager - Premium Apparel Brands

Account Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated Account Manager to oversee and grow strategic relationships with premium apparel brands. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong relationship management skills with a refined aesthetic sensibility and a genuine passion for modern fashion.

This position will support two lifestyle brands, each with a distinct design identity and direction. The Account Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for brand partners, managing day-to-day business activity while ensuring strong alignment and collaboration across internal design, development, and production teams from concept through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of premium apparel brand accounts as the primary partner and point of contact
• Foster deep relationships with client teams, across design, merchandising, production, and leadership, to align brand vision with execution
• Drive growth and profitability through account development, strategic planning, and identifying new business opportunities
• Partner cross-functionally with internal design, product development, and operations teams to bring each brand's creative intent to life through high-quality product execution
• Participate in seasonal line reviews, collection presentations, and client meetings, representing both creative sensitivity and commercial understanding
• Manage pricing, costing, and margin negotiations with a balanced focus on design integrity and business targets
• Monitor and guide order flow, forecasts, and delivery timelines to ensure excellence in execution and client satisfaction
• Consult with brands on assortment direction, color stories, and product development opportunities, keeping a pulse on market trends and evolving consumer aesthetics
• Resolve production or delivery issues swiftly and professionally, maintaining trust and brand integrity
• Provide strong internal communication and reporting, including updates on account health, performance metrics, and pipeline trends

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in account management, brand management, or sales within the apparel or fashion industry
• Demonstrated experience working with contemporary or luxury apparel brands
• Strong understanding of apparel product development, sourcing, and production processes
• Deep aesthetic sensibility and ability to understand, articulate, and support the creative vision of premium brands
• Proven track record of growing accounts and managing multi-tier relationships
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Solid commercial acumen, with comfort managing pricing, margins, and forecasts
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in a fast-paced, fashion-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM or similar systems

Compensation/Benefits:

• The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $115,000.00, which can vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and company holidays.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.