National Account Executive

Cavendish Maine; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent supplier of gifting products is seeking a sales support professional for a role based in Kent. This position involves learning the sales and account management process, assisting a Senior National Account Manager, and gaining insights into client relationships with major retailers like Tesco and Amazon. There is potential for hybrid working arrangements and a clear career path towards becoming a National Account Manager. Ideal for candidates eager to grow within a well-respected organization.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn the sales and account management process.
• Ability to support senior team members in client interactions.
• Good understanding of customer needs and product requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learning the sales and account management process.
• Supporting the Senior National Account Manager on key accounts.
• Identifying customer goals to meet sales targets.
• Preparing and presenting presentations for clients.

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a true market leading supplier of both branded and own label gifting products. With a rich history of crafting innovative gift collections for major accounts, ranging from grocers to high street and online retailers, they have earned a strong reputation for consistently delivering fresh and creative products aligned with lifestyle trends.

The Role

This position is based at the company’s Kent office, offering the potential for hybrid work arrangements in the longer term. It sits within the company’s sales team, supporting the SNAM on UK accounts across Grocery, High Street and Online retail, with a career path towards developing into a full NAM role. A vital role in supporting the success of the company’s national account portfolio, you will also work closely with the product development team to develop innovative and exciting gifting solutions for your customers.

Key responsibilities will include

• Learning the end-to-end sales and account management process from initial brief through to product delivery.
• Supporting and shadowing our Senior National Account Manager across a portfolio of key national retailers (e.g., Tesco, Asda, Amazon).
• Identifying & understanding customer goals & range requirements to reach personal sales & margin targets.
• Attending client meetings, preparing, and presenting presentations, taking notes, and prepa…