Category Account Manager (Line Marking & Grounds Equipment)

Net World Sports, Ltd.; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

29 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Product Discounts

Subsidised Food

Employee Recognition Schemes

Job summary

Net World Sports, Ltd. is seeking a Category Account Manager in Wrexham, UK, to drive sales growth and develop the line marking equipment category. This role focuses on identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships while ensuring the category evolves in line with market needs. Strong sales expertise, commercial awareness, and a relationship-oriented approach are crucial for success. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including health support, generous leave, and employee recognition.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to sell in-person and convert.
• Deep understanding of pricing, margins, and repeat revenue models.
• Strong interpersonal skills focused on long-term value.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new opportunities across various sectors.
• Proactively build and maintain a pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Deliver hands-on product demonstrations.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers.
• Monitor and analyze sales trends to drive category performance.

Skills

Sales Expertise

Commercial Awareness

Relationship Management

Market Awareness

Self-Management

Job description

## Category Account Manager (Line Marking & Grounds Equipment)### Category Account Manager (Line Marking & Grounds Equipment)Full TimeWrexham, UK Competitive Salary## A bit about Net World SportsJoin Net World Sports on our mission to become the world’s leading sports equipment retailer. Nothing excites us more than finding hungry, talented individuals and unleashing them in a team capable of achieving incredible things.The Line Marking Sales Executive is the commercial driver and line marking category growth owner for paint and line marking equipment sales. This role is both outward-facing and strategically grounded—focused on generating new business, developing existing accounts, and building a repeatable, high-frequency revenue stream through paint and associated equipment sales. Operating across sales, account management, and category strategy, the role bridges the gap between market demand and internal execution. It plays a critical role in identifying opportunities, shaping product development, refining pricing strategy, and ensuring the category evolves in line with customer needs and competitive pressures.### **WHAT YOU'LL DO**1. **New Business Development & Lead Generation**Proactively identify and target new opportunities across:* Sports clubs (grassroots to professional)* Schools, colleges, and universities* Local authorities and contractors* Groundskeepers and facility managersExecute outbound sales activity including:* Cold outreach (phone, email, LinkedIn)* On-site prospecting and visits* Referrals and relationship-led introductionsBuild and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospects.Own the full top-of-funnel process from prospecting through to initial deal agreement.2. **Field Sales & Product Demonstration (When appropriate)**Travel to meet prospects and customers:* Site visits and facility walkthroughs* Grounds team requirementsDeliver hands-on product demonstrations including:* Line marking machines* Paint performance and applicationShowcase clear value versus competitor products.Drive conversion through practical, experience-led selling.3. **Account Management & Repeat Revenue Growth**Build strong, long-term relationships with customers to drive:* Repeat paint orders (core consumable revenue)* Cross-sell of category equipment and upgradesFollow up on large inbound/online orders to:* Gather feedback* Secure repeat business* Identify upsell opportunitiesWork closely with the inbound sales team to ensure seamless account handling and order processing.4. **Pipeline Ownership & Sales Integration**Maintain clear visibility of pipeline health and future demand.Collaborate with inbound sales to ensure:* Smooth handover of opportunities where required* Alignment on pricing, stock, and delivery expectationsStay involved in key accounts to support retention and growth.5. **Category Ownership & Commercial Performance**Take ownership of the line marking category performance, including:* Revenue growth* Margin performance* Repeat purchase ratesMonitor and analyse sales trends, identifying:* High-performing products* Underperforming areas* Seasonal demand patterns* Drive initiatives to improve category performance and scalability.6. **Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis**Continuously monitor the market landscape, including:* Competitor products and pricing* Supplier positioning* Industry trends and innovationsConduct “like-for-like” product comparisons to maintain competitiveness.Identify pricing opportunities and risks within the category.Act as the internal expert on the line marking market.7. **Product Development & Range Expansion**Identify gaps in the current product offering, including:* Paint formulations* Equipment features* Bundled solutionsWork closely with product development and buying teams to:* Launch new products* Improve existing ranges* Align offerings with customer needsContribute to building a more complete and competitive category range.8. **Cross-Functional Collaboration**Work closely with:* Inbound sales team* Product development* Buying & sourcing* Marketing* Operations & logisticsEnsure alignment between sales activity, product availability, and operational capability.Support forecasting through accurate pipeline and demand insights.### **WHAT YOU'LL BRING*** Sales Expertise: Strong ability to sell in-person and convert.* Commercial Awareness: Deep understanding of pricing, margins, and repeat revenue models.* Category Thinking: Ability to take ownership of a product category, not just individual sales.* Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on long-term value.* Market Awareness: Ability to analyse competitors and identify opportunities.* Self-Management: Comfortable working autonomously.**Role Positioning**This role is the commercial owner and growth driver of the line marking category. Where the inbound sales team processes demand and manages transactions, this role creates, develops, and scales that demand—while ensuring the category evolves in line with market needs.### **WHAT YOU'LL GET*** **Health & Wellbeing** – Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon!), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support* **29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays)** - Increases with Length of Service* Flexible Working Hours* **Social Events** – Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More!* Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office* **Additional Benefits Available** - Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More!* Product Discount on Net World Sports & Affiliate Partner Products* **Subsidised On-Site Bistro** - Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch* **Employee Recognition** - Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards* **Employee Support** - Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance### **OUR VALUES*** **Go above and beyond:** Get stuck in and show your passion!* **Ideas over hierarchy:** If you have an idea, speak up! It doesn’t matter what role you’re in, we want everyone to shout about ways the business can develop and improve.* **Be bold, move fast:** We value speed; we make fast decisions, trust our guts and get things done as efficiently as possible.* **Keep it simple:** Don’t over-complicate it!* **Results driven:** We embrace results that drive positive change, even if it means occasional failure. Mistakes are valuable as long as we learn from them and avoid repeating them.* **Growth:** We’re a fast-growing business and we want our staff to grow with us.