National Account Manager

ARM; Blandford Forum; Remote; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM is seeking a National Account Manager to join a luxury manufacturing company where you will oversee account strategies and sales growth. The candidate should have a strong record in account management, particularly in the food or luxury sectors, and possess excellent negotiation and communication skills. This role supports the premium product range, fostering long-term client relationships and driving business development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a National Account Manager or similar role, ideally in the food industry or luxury gifting.
• Proven track record of growing accounts and meeting sales targets.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account strategies to drive sales growth and brand visibility.
• Build long-term relationships with key retail and wholesale partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, promotions, and range development.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship Building

Sales Growth

Job description

National Account Manager

Remote

55,000 per annum

Permanent

ARM have an exciting opportunity for a National Account Manager to join a luxury manufacturing family run business on a permanent basis.

You'll champion our premium product range, identify new opportunities, and bring our chocolate story to life with customers who value quality and creativity.

The Role:

• Develop and execute account strategies to drive sales growth and brand visibility.
• Build long-term relationships with key retail and wholesale partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, promotions, and range development.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Quality, Production and Purchasing.
• Identify new business opportunities within the region.
• Monitor sales performance and provide regular reporting and forecasting.
• Provide assistance with National exhibitions where required.

Requirements:

• Experience as a National Account Manager or similar role, ideally in the food industry or luxury gifting.
• Proven track record of growing accounts and meeting sales targets.
• Passionate about high-quality products and exceptional service.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.