National Account Manager

Neilson Recruitment; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Account Manager in the UK. This role is focused on managing and growing strategic relationships with major manufacturing accounts in the construction and industrial sectors. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in account management, strong relationship-building skills, and comfort in senior environments. The position offers a salary of £60,000-£70,000 with a potential 25% bonus and requires regular travel across the UK.

Benefits

Bonus up to 25%

Pension

Health Insurance (Bupa)

25 Days + Stats

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing national or strategic accounts within manufacturing or construction.
• Strong relationship builder, comfortable operating at a senior level.
• Commercially sharp with experience in negotiated contracts.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop strategic relationships with large manufacturing accounts.
• Act as the main commercial contact managing contracts and long-term agreements.
• Identify and convert growth opportunities within existing accounts.

Skills

Managing strategic accounts

Building long-term relationships

Negotiating contracts

Operating in senior level environments

Identifying growth opportunities

Job description

Salary: £65,000‑£70,000 Basic, 25% Bonus, Pension, Bupa, 25 Days + Stats

UK Wide with Regular Travel

This is a senior commercial role for a top-tier Account Manager who thrives on building long-term, high-value relationships with major manufacturers.

You’ll manage and grow a portfolio of national accounts across construction and industrial markets, selling component parts that are designed into customers’ end products. This is relationship‑led, technically informed sales, not a volume‑driven or transactional role.

The position is home‑based anywhere in the UK, with regular national travel to customer sites and key stakeholders.

The role

• Own and develop strategic relationships with large, complex manufacturing accounts
• Act as the main commercial contact, managing contracts, pricing, and long‑term supply agreements
• Work closely with customers’ technical, procurement, and senior leadership teams
• Identify and convert growth opportunities within existing accounts
• Partner internally with technical, operations, and supply chain teams to deliver on customer commitments

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience managing national or strategic accounts within manufacturing, construction, industrial, or engineered products
• Strong relationship builder, comfortable operating at senior and board level
• Commercially sharp, with experience of negotiated contracts and long‑term agreements
• Confident working in technically led sales environments
• Happy with regular UK travel and a high degree of autonomy

Package

Basic salary £60,000‑£70,000

Bonus up to 25%

This role would suit someone who enjoys being close to customers, values long‑term partnerships, and wants a high‑profile national role with real influence. Get in touch for more info!