Independent Account Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Movado Group. London · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Run a UK-wide portfolio of independent jewellers, monitoring sell-in, sell-out, stock and account results
- Turn sales data into actions by finding risks, opportunities and accounts that are underperforming
- Check product assortments and stock positions so each retailer carries suitable ranges
- Coach jewellers through digital ordering and account-management tools as they adopt them
- Support onboarding, account potential reviews and focused customer visits with Sales Managers
What you bring
- One to three years in sales, account management, sales support, commercial analysis, retail or a comparable role
- A data-comfortable commercial approach, including confidence using Excel and learning unfamiliar systems
- Strong organisation for handling many smaller accounts, plus clear customer communication
- A full UK driving licence and readiness to travel to customers when needed
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you’re early in sales or commercial work, enjoy using data to find opportunities and want to build customer relationships. The job is based in London with fixed office days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and includes customer travel when required. Experience in watches, jewellery, fashion, accessories or another premium consumer or lifestyle sector is desirable.
From the employer
About the Role
Our independent jewellers are an important part of our UK business, and we're evolving how we support this growing customer base.
As an Independent Account Executive, you'll manage a national portfolio of independent jewellers, using sales data, customer insight and commercial thinking to identify opportunities, improve performance and make sure each account has the right brands, ranges and stock.
You'll also play a key role in helping customers move to our digital ordering and account management systems, giving them the confidence to manage their orders independently.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their sales or commercial career who enjoys working with data, spotting opportunities and building relationships, and wants to develop within a global watch and jewellery business.
What you’ll do
- Manage and monitor a portfolio of independent jewellers across the UK, tracking sell-in, sell-out, stock and account performance.
- Use data to identify opportunities, risks and underperforming accounts, and turn insights into clear actions.
- Review product ranges and stock levels to ensure customers have the right products for their business and customers.
- Identify dormant, declining or low-potential accounts and recommend appropriate next steps.
- Help independent jewellers transition to our digital ordering and account management systems, providing coaching and support where needed.
- Build strong relationships with customers and support their buying decisions through data, product knowledge and commercial insight.
- Support new account onboarding and assess the potential of prospective independent jewellers.
- Work closely with Sales Managers to make sure face-to-face support is focused where it can have the greatest impact.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, BA, Customer Operations and Visual Merchandising to improve customer performance and experience.
- Provide regular reporting and insight on the independent channel, highlighting trends, opportunities and areas for action.
What You’ll Bring
- 1–3 years' experience in sales, account management, sales support, commercial analysis, retail or a similar role.
- A commercial and analytical mindset, with an interest in understanding what is driving sales and where opportunities exist.
- Comfortable working with data and Excel, and confident learning new systems quickly.
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage a large number of smaller accounts effectively.
- Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with customers.
- Proactive, curious and comfortable working independently.
- A genuine interest in developing a career in sales and commercial account management.
- Experience in watches, jewellery, fashion, accessories or another premium consumer/lifestyle industry is desirable.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customers when required.
What We Offer
This is an opportunity to combine analytics and business partnering in a role where your insights directly shape decisions. If you’re passionate about enabling teams with data and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
We offer the following benefits:
- Private Medical Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Income Protection
- Employee Discount
- Jewelry and Watch Accommodation
- Hybrid Working (fixed office days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
These job specifications can be amended at any time subject to the needs of the business and a reasonable period of notice from senior management.
Movado Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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