Company: House of Fashion Associates ltd
Location:
Posted: May 16th, 2026
UK SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER ( PREMIUM BEDDING BRAND )
UK BASED ONLY - head offices are in Manchester
Our client a premium bedding and textiles brand based in the North West are looking to recruit an experienced UK SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER who has worked with premium retailers and brands such as John Lewis, Fenwick, Harrods and many more with a strong background in Textiles and Bedding/ soft homeware products.
THE ROLE
To build a relevant, growing and profitable home textile business by extending the brands portfolio into all targeted trade channels, in existing & new categories/geographies. To manage existing accounts such as John Lewis, Fenwick and many more for the brand across various regions within the UK and continuously bringing in new account opportunities in national premium retailers.
Candidate Profile:
With 5- 10 years’ experience in UK sales account and business development for a premium bedding textiles company . You should be able to think strategically and be able to perform detailed planning to achieve the business objectives.
A proven history in business development and account management in the market working with national premium retailers such as John Lewis, Marks and Spencer's, Harrods, Fenwick
Demonstrate track record of delivering sales and profitable growth.
Commercial sales experience within the home textiles
Key Responsibilities:
Day to day management of groups national retail accounts such as John Lewis, Fenwick, Harrods
Manage the sales budget
Analyse and monitor the current global markets to identify and develop new sales opportunities and develop go to market strategies.
Actively contribute to the long-term vision and developing the sales strategy
Manage and develop successful relationships with distributors, direct retail and new channels.
Work with existing and new relationships to create & implement business market plan – monitor and review.
Follow up leads quickly and efficiently to secure business.
Continually assess company progress through sales analysis and reporting at senior level
Provide global market intelligence and competitor activity reports to the management.
Proactively develop constructive and effective solutions to any issues that slow down or hamper procedures and activities.
Awareness of market and undertake regular market research to ensure correct products are in place and any opportunities / gaps are identified.
Present new products and opportunities to customers.
Ensure customers receive requested products and services in a timely fashion.
Ensuring correct branding and marketing support is in place.
Work closely with internal departments: Product Development, Marketing, Logistics, Customer Service, Accounts, Sourcing and Factories to ensure all customer requirements are being serviced.
tock forecasting and managing of stock inventory
THE CANDIDATE
You should be able to think strategically and be able to perform detailed planning to achieve the business objectives.
A proven history in business development and account management in the market. B2B premium brands and retailers
Demonstrate track record of delivering sales and profitable growth.
Commercial sales experience within the textiles / homewares industry is essential
Proven track record in achieving sales targets over £2million (individual achievement)
Experience in home textiles (Bed and Bath) and working with retailers such as Marks and Spencers, John Lewis, Fenwick etc.
Product & market knowledge
Bedding /textiles product knowledge and import supply chain industry experience
Customer focused with strong account management skills.
Planning and organising.
Negotiating and meeting customer requirements.
Business Development Skills
Produce and deliver PowerPoint presentations.
Able to travel as needed within UK and to trade shows overseas
Hold UK Driving Licence