Account Manager / Business Development – Clothing & Fashion Retail

📍 North-West Sydney🛍️ Manage key accounts and spot new opportunities🏷️ Retail Apparel SectorDue to strong growth in the Sydney market, a well-established supplier of labelling and ticketing products to major apparel retailers is seeking an Account Manager / Business Development professional to nurture key customers and contribute to further market expansion.The RoleThis position blends predominantly account management and some new business development. You will:Manage a portfolio of major apparel retail customers, strengthening and maintaining strong and reliable relationships with head offices based in Sydney and NSW.Identify and pursue new opportunities with apparel and related retailers in the NSW market.Represent a range of products including garment labels, hangtags, swing tickets and other printed items used widely in clothing and fashion retail.Work closely with internal customer service and operations teams to ensure orders are processed accurately and delivered on time.Maintain clear visibility of your pipeline, activity and forecasts through the company’s CRM and reporting tools.Provide internal stakeholders with insights on customer behaviour, competitor activity and emerging opportunities in the apparel market.The role is based in north-west Sydney, with a mix of office work and client visits throughout Sydney. Travel interstate and occasionally abroad is also anticipated.About YouThis position suits someone who can balance both account management and business development, capable of nurturing critical existing relationships while remaining proactive in identifying new opportunities.You will ideally bring:Experience in Account Management, Sales or Territory Management in a B2B or retail environment.Exposure to the garment or fashion retail sector, such as:working with apparel or fashion products in a retail chain,supplying products or services to apparel retailers, orexperience with labelling, ticketing or trims for garments.Confidence engaging with buyers, planners, merchandisers or store and area managers.Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner with customers.Solid organisational ability and comfort managing multiple accounts, orders and follow-ups.Most importantly, you’re someone who can build trust with apparel retailers, provide consistent support, and still maintain the commercial drive needed to expand the territory.What’s On OfferA stable role with a market-leading organisation known for offering one of the most complete and efficient labelling product ranges in the retail industry.A genuine mix of account management and new business development.A competitive salary package with incentive/bonus potential based on performance.Support from experienced colleagues and a collaborative national team.Full training across the product range, systems and the apparel labelling category.How to ApplyIf you have experience in sales or account management and a background in garment or apparel retail, and you enjoy supporting customers while building new relationships, we’d be keen to hear from you!Please apply with your CV and a brief note outlining:your experience with apparel or garment products, andthe retailers or customer types you’ve worked with.All applications will be handled in strict confidence.