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Agent Relationship Manager

Leeds
  • £28000 / Year,
  • Permanent / Full Time

Agent Relationship Manager – Luxury Textiles

  • Location: Leeds City Centre
  • Salary: £28,000 base salary plus £2,000 OTE
  • Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
  • Hours: Mon-Fri / 37.5-hour week
Are you an experienced sales or customer service professional with a passion for building strong relationships?
 
We are looking for an Agent Relationship Manager to join a well-established, family-run business in the heart of Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a premium British brand, supporting global agents and customers in the luxury fashion and interiors sector.
 
What’s on Offer
  • £28,000 base salary plus £2,000 on-target earnings
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
  • Summer hours offered between 1st June and 31st August
  • City centre office within walking distance of shops, cinemas, and restaurants
  • Five-minute walk from Leeds train station
  • Complimentary gym passes
  • Discount at a local coffee shop
  • Staff product discount
About the Company
Established in 1865, James Hare is Britain’s leading silk specialist, producing luxury textiles for the international fashion and interiors markets. Still owned and managed by the Hare family, the business is known for quality, service, and its long-standing reputation with top designers and decorators worldwide.
 
THE ROLE
As Agent Relationship Manager, you will act as the primary point of contact for incoming enquiries from international agents and customers. You will be responsible for providing quotes, processing orders, following up on proposals, and building long-term relationships that support the company’s global sales objectives.
 
This is a fast-paced, varied role requiring strong communication, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Agent Management & Support
  • Oversee and support the performance of a network of agents to ensure alignment with company sales and growth objectives.
  • Act as the primary liaison between the company and agents, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration.
Performance Monitoring & Development
  • Set, monitor, and evaluate sales targets for agents, providing guidance and intervention where necessary to drive results.
  • Identify training and development needs; deliver or coordinate relevant coaching to enhance agent effectiveness.
Territory & Customer Growth
  • Develop and implement strategic plans with agents to grow their customer base and market share within assigned territories.
  • Ensure agents are focusing on priority accounts and high-potential customers in line with company strategy.
Customer Relationship Building
  • Accompany agents on key customer visits to strengthen relationships, provide commercial support, and enhance customer confidence in the company’s offering.
  • Facilitate solutions to customer challenges by collaborating across internal departments and agent networks.
Sales Conversion & Pipeline Management
  • Proactively support agents in progressing enquiries through to order conversion, removing obstacles to closing deals.
  • Monitor and analyse sales pipelines, providing insights and recommendations to improve conversion rates.
CRM Compliance & Data Management
  • Ensure all agents are effectively using the company’s CRM system to record activities, manage pipelines, and maintain accurate customer data.
  • Review CRM data regularly to track performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
Reporting & Insights
  • Prepare and deliver regular reports on agent performance, sales results, and territory developments for senior management.
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to enhance agent productivity and market penetration.
Market Intelligence
  • Gather and share market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback from agents to inform company strategy and product development.
 
What You’ll Need
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in an internal sales or customer service role
  • Experience working with customers in a professional environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and CRM systems
  • A proactive and customer-focused approach
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a respected heritage brand that combines tradition with a modern, international presence. If you enjoy building relationships and delivering exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you.
 
Apply now to take the next step in your career.
 
If shortlisted, our client will contact you to discuss the role and your experience further.
 
 
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