Burberry Account Executive

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Location
LondonEnglandUK
Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Mid-Level
Department
Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
May 15, 2026

About Burberry

A leading luxury fashion maison with a global wholesale and retail footprint, represented within an international luxury group. The employer is known for meticulous craftsmanship, curated distribution to premium retailers, and a commercially driven approach to brand stewardship.

Confidential luxury house — London: Account Executive (Maternity Cover). Temporary wholesale role managing key accounts and driving sales.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop assigned wholesale accounts during a maternity-cover period, ensuring daily continuity of service and relationship management.
  • Achieve and exceed sales targets through proactive business development, order negotiation and promotion activation with key retailers and partners.
  • Prepare regular sales forecasts, pipeline reports and post-season performance analyses for senior commercial leadership.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with merchandising, logistics, operations and marketing to ensure timely deliveries, accurate order execution and aligned commercial campaigns.
  • Deliver persuasive client presentations, showroom appointments and product trainings; represent the brand at trade shows and merchant meetings where required.
  • Resolve account issues swiftly — including pricing, stock, delivery and quality — while protecting brand positioning and long-term commercial partnerships.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in wholesale account management or B2B sales within luxury fashion or premium lifestyle brands.
  • Demonstrable commercial acumen with the ability to analyse sales data, build accurate forecasts and translate insights into action.
  • Excellent negotiation and presentation skills with a client-focused, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Strong organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple accounts and priorities during a fixed-term assignment.
  • Fluent business English; additional European language(s) an advantage.

Skills

Account management Key account development B2B sales and negotiation Sales forecasting and pipeline management Client presentations and showroom selling Cross-functional coordination Advanced Excel and PowerPoint

Experience

Typically 3–5 years of account or wholesale sales experience within luxury fashion, wholesale distribution, or premium lifestyle brands, with a proven track record of meeting revenue targets and managing retailer relationships.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, fashion management or equivalent commercial experience.

Workplace

This position is based in London, England, UK.

Culture

The workplace blends commercial rigour with a deep respect for craftsmanship and aesthetic excellence. Teams operate in a fast-paced, client-centric environment that rewards initiative, commercial thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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