Senior Account Manager - Home Furnishings and Textiles sector.

Notice Period

Immediately available

Salary Expectation

£40,000 plus

Executive Summary

A commercially driven and results-focused Senior Account Manager with over 3 years of high-impact B2B experience and 22 years of entrepreneurial leadership.

This candidate offers a unique blend of corporate account scaling and "business owner" intuition, consistently delivering significant revenue growth across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

With a proven ability to manage extensive account portfolios and secure Tier-1 retail partnerships, they excel at aligning high-level commercial strategy with proactive relationship management.

Core Competency Assessment

Technical Expertise

This candidate is a specialist in market expansion and revenue acceleration. They have demonstrated a consistent ability to scale B2B portfolios, recently delivering 46.4% year-on-year growth within the competitive NI and ROI retail sectors.

Strategic Account Management: Expert in managing high-volume portfolios (1,700+ B2B accounts) and securing prestigious retail partnerships such as Brown Thomas and Harry Corry’s.
Commercial Strategy: Extensive experience in sales forecasting, pricing strategies, and pipeline optimization using professional CRM systems.
Market Expansion: Deep geographic expertise in the Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland markets, navigating diverse commercial landscapes effectively.
Digital & E-commerce: Proven track record of launching and scaling e-commerce platforms to augment traditional revenue streams.

Leadership & People

An exceptional communicator and mentor who leverages a Certified Life Coach (NLP) background to influence stakeholders and support team development.

This individual is a dedicated community leader, evidenced by founding a 12,000-member support network and serving as a business mentor for Queen’s University and Young Enterprise NI.

Commercial/Business

Growth & Retention: Consistently exceeds targets through a consultative sales approach, focusing on increasing account value while identifying new business opportunities.
Entrepreneurial Perspective: Over two decades of successful business ownership provides a "bottom-line" mindset; they manage accounts with the fiscal responsibility and diligence of an owner.
Agility: Demonstrated significant business model pivoting during challenging economic periods, successfully shifting focus to online revenue to ensure sustained growth.

Key Qualifications

BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Textile Art – University of Ulster
Scaling Up for Growth Programme – Queen’s University Belfast
Certified Life Coach (NLP & Anxiety Management)
Full Clean UK Driving License (Mobile and flexible for multi-site travel)

Strategic Value Add

Revenue Focused: A disciplined driver of growth with clear, measurable KPIs (consistently delivering 35%+ YTD growth).
Relationship-Led: Builds deep-rooted trust with stakeholders, ensuring long-term retention in volatile markets.
Multi-Disciplinary: Combines creative design sensibilities with rigorous Business Management and Marketing principles.

Consultant's Recommendation

A highly experienced commercial professional who pairs the agility of an entrepreneur with the structured approach of a Senior Account Manager.

This candidate is an ideal fit for organizations seeking to expand their presence in the NI/ROI retail landscape or those requiring a leader who can manage complex B2B accounts while mentoring emerging talent.

Candidate Ref

RME82684131