About Us
We are an established supplier of premium sportswear and PE kits, working with leading independent and state schools across the UK. Through our network of licensed school uniform retailers, we've built long-standing customer relationships and an excellent reputation for quality, reliability, and service.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Business Development & Account Manager to strengthen existing partnerships while expanding our presence across the UK.
The Role
This is a hybrid role combining account management with new business development. You'll manage an established portfolio of retailer and school relationships while identifying and securing new opportunities with school uniform retailers, independent schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts.
This role is ideal for someone who already understands the school uniform, sportswear, or teamwear market and enjoys building long-term customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow relationships with existing school uniform retailers and key accounts.
- Drive repeat business and maximise annual sales opportunities.
- Identify and win new retail partners across the UK.
- Develop relationships directly with schools, bursars, procurement teams, and decision-makers.
- Present product ranges, fabric innovations, and bespoke PE kit solutions.
- Manage the sales process from initial meeting through to order completion.
- Deliver product samples, support customer meetings, and ensure an exceptional customer experience.
- Represent the business at customer meetings, exhibitions, and industry events.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and achieve agreed revenue targets.
About You
You'll be commercially driven, confident working independently, and experienced in managing both existing accounts and developing new business.
Essential Experience
- Previous B2B sales experience within school uniforms, sportswear, teamwear, workwear, or a closely related industry.
- Proven ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
- Experience selling to retailers, schools, or educational organisations.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own diary and territory.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Existing relationships with school uniform retailers, bursars, procurement teams, or school decision-makers.
- Experience working with independent schools or academy groups.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Uncapped commission structure.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Expenses covered for business travel.
- Established customer base with significant repeat business.
- Premium product range with an excellent reputation in the market.
- Autonomy to grow your territory while being supported by an experienced team.
- Long-term career progression within a growing business.
If you're passionate about building relationships, developing new business, and working within the education and sportswear sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading
