Account Manager - Kidswear Success Story

Candidate Background
A senior buyer and product manager came back to the UK in April 2024, after building a successful fashion career overseas over nearly 20 years.

Challenges & Goals
They wanted to leverage their experience to secure a role aligned with their expertise, but re-entering the UK job market posed a challenge.

Their goal was clear—find a position that valued their international experience and strategic skills.

Encore Recruitment Approach
We didn't just “send a CV.” We worked proactively:

• Strategic collaboration: We mapped out a plan for speculative applications.
• Industry connections: Before starting the speculative applications, we identified a perfect-fit role with a long-standing client.
• Targeted introduction: We introduced them to the right people at the right time.

The Outcome
With our guidance, the candidate secured meetings with the Sales Director and Managing Director.

Their expertise stood out, and the client offered them the Account Manager – Kidswear role. They accepted the offer and started in December 2024.

Our Manchester-based licenced wear supplier client gained a leader with deep global market expertise, who would help them manage, develop, and grow an existing large account.

Candidate Testimonial
“I've had the pleasure of working with Lucy during my job search, and I can't recommend her enough. She took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for, offered great advice, and kept me updated every step of the way. She is lovely to talk to and incredibly supportive. Thank you, Lucy, for all your help in securing my next role.”

This success story highlights how guidance and connections can turn challenges into opportunities. We create career-defining moments, not just place candidates.

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