National Account Executive

Cavendish Maine; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gifting products supplier in the UK seeks a Sales Support role within their sales team. This position offers a valuable opportunity to learn the complete sales and account management process, actively assist a Senior National Account Manager with major retailers, and collaborate closely with product development. Ideal for someone looking to grow into a full National Account Manager position, the role includes hybrid work opportunities in the future and is pivotal for managing their national account portfolio.

Qualifications

• Understanding of sales processes and account management.
• Ability to learn from senior team members and support account management.
• Strong communication skills for client meetings and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior National Account Manager with key retailers.
• Help develop gifting solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Learn and assist with sales and account delivery process.

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…