Account Manager | Retail Apparel & Fashion | Cape Town at Salesworx Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

• Salesworx is looking for a dynamic and strategic professional to own, grow, and future-proof assigned customer accounts while proactively driving new business.
• This role focuses on identifying and securing new customers, expanding product categories, and unlocking additional revenue streams aligned with our client’s long-term strategic growth objectives.
• The ideal candidate is commercially astute, relationship-driven, and passionate about delivering sustainable business growth within the retail fashion landscape.

Requirements

Essential:

• 7–10 years’ experience in large-format retail supply, merchandising, or category management.
• Proven expertise in managing blue-chip retail accounts end-to-end.
• Strong background in product development, range building, and critical path management.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with hands-on responsibility for GP%, pricing, and costings.
• Advanced knowledge of CRM, critical path, and planning systems 

Advantageous:

• Experience launching new categories or onboarding new customers.
• Exposure to international sourcing environments (Asia preferred).
• Experience running pilot programmes or test initiatives.

Behavioral Requirements:

• Self-directed, low-ego, high-ownership mindset.
• Comfortable operating without constant instruction.
• Solutions-driven rather than problem-reporting.
• Resilient in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.