Springs Creative is an industry leader in the textile industry. We provide quality fabrics, crafts and finished products to retailers and manufacturers throughout North America and Canada.

If you are looking for a new opportunity with a growing, fast-paced company, take a look at the openings we currently have available.

Consumer Products Senior Account Manager

This position requires: Proven track record in sales, with emphasis on maintaining and growing existing accounts; opening new accounts; experience in developing and implementing written sales plans; demonstrated success via excellent planning, organizational aptitude, and communication skills; outstanding presentation and follow up skills; ability to promote and execute the collaborative selling process. This position is highly visible within Springs Creative and will a significant time commitment at our Rock Hill, SC offices. The position will require 50-60% travel.

Detailed Job Description:

• Senior Account Manager expected to have a working knowledge of textiles including but not limited to fabric construction and design. General knowledge of the overall retail selling environment and experience working with buyers and decision makers.
• Must possess skills to interpret customer design trends as well as general
  market trends
• Must understand and demonstrate the ability to engage in collaboration with customers (Internal and external) on new and existing products.

• Verifiable experience in key account development, growth, management and
  customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated success in building relationships at all levels of the organization. (Internal and external customers)
• Ability to develop and execute written sales plans with specific and measurable goals in sales, new account acquisition, customer satisfaction and personal development
• Ability to create, maintain and provide accurate forecasts for new and existing accounts
• Ability to develop and manage multiple accounts as well as present multiple product lines
• Expertise in prospecting and developing new business

• Independent thinker with initiative, creativity and the drive to succeed
• Must have the ability and desire to manage multiple accounts
• Strong account management skills
• Must possess outstanding listening skills and demonstrate ability to satisfy customer requirements while meeting profit and performance objectives of the company
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be fluent in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work in various team environments
• Follow through on customer and company commitments without fail

• Primary responsibility will be Jo-Ann Fabrics. Other national accounts will be added as they become available
• Will be assigned specific accounts to manage as well as develop.

• This position requires 50 to 60% travel. Travel includes time with customers, presentations, store and market visits and trade show participation
• Successful collaboration with buyers and appropriate customer personnel
• Ensures any customer issues are properly and professionally communicated to the appropriate personnel
• Active participation in sales meeting and conference calls
• Prepare and present weekly summary of activities
• Keep detailed appointment calendar with travel and meetings scheduled out a minimum of two weeks.

To apply for this position, send resume to Gina Guilliams at gina.guilliams@springscreative.com