National Account Manager

Altitude-Recruitment Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the kitchen retail sector is seeking a National Account Manager based in Luton, offering a hybrid work model. You will implement account plans, achieve sales targets, and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders while contributing to strategic business development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a National Account Manager within consumer goods.
• Ability to manage Head Office stakeholders effectively.
• Open, ambitious, and keen to grow.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and profit targets by building strong relationships.
• Design full-year trade plans in line with strategic goals.
• Lead annual Quarterly Business Reviews to analyze performance.

Skills

Business Acumen

Numerical Interpretation

Communication

Planning

Organisational Skills

Digital Marketing Knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Management

Job description

Permanent
National Account Manager
Based in Luton, offering hybrid working with some UK travel
GBP50,000 pa - GBP60,000 pa + Car Allowance + Commission

Our client strive every day to shape living for the better for their consumers, their people and our planet. Sharing ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.
Offering continuous investment in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

They believe in diverse perspectives that make them stronger and more innovative. Our client work with a global community of people from 100+ countries, they listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

About the role:

The role is part of the sales function within the kitchen retail channel, specifically focusing on our four major national kitchen retailers. Reporting to the National Account Controller, and working closely within this team, the National Account Manager is responsible for the implementation of account plans across all product categories.

What you'll do:

• Achieve sales and profit targets by fostering strong relationships and creating collaborative plans
• Formulate and implement comprehensive business plans aligned with strategic goals
• Design full-year trade plans that are accurately costed and within budget
• Collaborate with Trade Operations to develop and execute effective activation plans
• Conduct product range analysis and work closely with the Product Line team to ensure optimal ranging
• Partner with the Training team to create and deliver annual face-to-face and online training packages
• Lead and manage an annual programme of Quarterly Business Reviews to review performance and strategise for future success
• Ensure regular and precise forecasting by working closely with retail specialists and internal teams
• Shape and influence the retailer strategy on how our products are presented in store, online and within brochures.

Who you are:

• Proven experience as a National Account Manager within a commercial, consumer goods company (domestic appliances or kitchen retailers)
• Experienced in managing Head Office stakeholders
• Strong business acumen, business analysis and numerical interpretation
• Able to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of digital marketing is a plus
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Open, ambitious, and keen to grow by learning and development
• UK driving licence
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in Business Administration, Management, or a related field)

Please let us know if we need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed.

Altitude-Recruitment Limited acting as an Employment Agency and Employment Business.