National Account Manager

Seven Search & Selection; England; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a National Account Manager to oversee P&L and drive sales growth within the cookware sector. Ideal candidates will have experience in account management or buying within the UK retail market. The role includes negotiating commercial agreements and collaborating with marketing for product launches. Competitive salary up to £60k plus benefits and a hybrid work model in Windsor.

Benefits

40% bonus

Car allowance

Focus on personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in national account management or buying in the UK retail sector.
• Commercial experience with hands-on P&L responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow customer relationships to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Take a data-driven approach to improve account performance.
• Collaborate with marketing on go-to-market strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Data-driven decision making

P&L management

Job description

Overview

Our client: Leading Global Cookware Brand; Fantastic culture focused on personal development; Clear strategy focused on sales and profit growth.

This National Account Manager role is ideal for a forward-thinking individual with experience from either buying or account management, ideally within cookware, SDA or home, with experience working with Sainsbury's and Argos.

The role

• The successful National Account Manager will be responsible for the P&L, delivering the sales and profit budget across multiple categories.
• Reporting to the National Account Controller, the National Account Manager will manage and grow the customer relationship to deliver successful results across all metrics.
• Working with the marketing team, you will support go-to-market strategies and drive the success of new, innovative products being listed. You will also lead the promotions strategy.
• As National Account Manager, you will take a data-driven approach to draw insights and make recommendations to drive account performance; develop strategies to grow sales in the account.
• As a key member of the sales team, you will attend weekly sales and cross-functional meetings to discuss operational matters and growth strategies.

Ideal candidate

• You will currently be working within a national account or buying role, ideally within non-food; this experience should be within cook, dine or SDA and gained from the UK retail sector.
• As National Account Manager you will have commercial experience along with hands-on P&L experience and understand the importance of tracking against forecast and managing a P&L.
• It is essential that you are confident and comfortable in negotiating and agreeing to commercial agreements.
• You will be an excellent communicator and be able to build excellent relationships with multiple stakeholders across multiple categories.
• As National Account Manager you will be a self-starter and able to manage end-to-end processes with a focus on ensuring business targets are met.
• You will thrive in a highly personable, fast-paced, people-orientated environment.

Benefits & details

• Salary up to £60k plus car allowance, 40% bonus and excellent benefits.
• Fantastic culture with genuine focus on personal development.
• Role is based in Windsor – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.

How to apply

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 1/17499/7. Confidentiality assured.

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