Job Description

Account Manager

Permanent Contract

Start: ASAP

Join the Lacoste Team as our Account Manager!

Reporting to: Strategic Channel Manager

Hybrid working: London office / home (3:2)

At Lacoste, we believe that everyone brings a unique touch to our collective spirit. Here, we are passionate teams, united by the same values. Together, we create memorable experiences for our customers by inspiring and connecting with them. Both universal and timeless, the brand brings together cultures and generations. Elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign, to grow, inspire, and make a lasting impact in the world of fashion and retail.

Your responsibilities

Sales Performance

: Achieve sell-in and sell-through targets, manage replenishment, and optimise account performance.

Client Engagement

: Build strong relationships through regular visits, strategic planning, and tailored support.

Brand Execution

: Ensure top-tier VM standards, stock management, and retail positioning aligned with brand guidelines.

Reporting & Collaboration

: Deliver clear insights and feedback to internal teams, working cross-functionally to meet business goals.

Prospection & Development

: Identify new opportunities, support selective distribution, and contribute to omnichannel growth.

Your profile

Share the same values

: Play as One Team | Play with Elegance | Play by Daring | Play with Tenacity

Wholesale Expertise

: Experience in wholesale, with strong knowledge of the UK market and experience in apparel & footwear (especially men's or dual gender categories).

Strategic Vision

: You think globally, plan effectively, and drive results with a customer-first mindset.

Market Insight

: Deep understanding of UK premium casualwear and consumer trends.

Commercial Acumen

: You manage key accounts with precision, ensuring alignment with brand and business goals.

Why join Lacoste?

Working at Lacoste means...


Representing an

iconic brand

that's part of the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant, and Tecnifibre, paving the way for exciting

internal mobility opportunities.

Joining a

team

that values personal and collective development, where everyone is encouraged to

grow

and

evolve.

Balancing

passion

and

well-being

, because we believe that everyone needs time to recharge. Embracing our

Durable Elegance

approach - placing our products and value chain at the heart of our sustainability ambitions, with a mission to elevate them to environmental excellence. As well as fostering social inclusion by making equal opportunities a reality through impactful opportunities.

Rewards & Benefits

Package:

up to 39k per annum + 15% bonus + 3k car allowance

Health & Wellbeing:

Regular team activities (e.g. run club, yoga), Private Healthcare (optional), Employee Assist Programme with the Retail Trust

Holidays:

25 days per year plus usual UK bank holidays

Swag:

Seasonal uniform allowance and up to 65% off Lacoste products

Learning & Development:

Continuous support on your learning journey from day one

Parenthood:

Enhanced family leave and pay from day one, paid Assisted Conception leave

Extras

: Employee Referral, Long Service Award, Social Committee events

Ready to join a unique adventure?

1st step

: Apply now and live the Lacoste candidate experience

2nd step

: First call with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator

3rd step

: 1st stage interview with the Strategic Channel Manager

4th step:

2nd stage interview with the Strategic Channel Manager

5th step:

Accept the challenge and become a Lacoste teammate!




We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application, feel free to get in touch with us by email uktalent@lacoste.com (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line).



Equal opportunities



At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality.

Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents.

We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential.