National Account Manager

Zachary Daniels; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Car allowance

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking a commercially driven National Account Manager to take ownership of key retail accounts in a hybrid role based in Greater Manchester. You will build plans, pursue growth and lead negotiations on pricing, promotions and terms with major retailers.

You'll collaborate with internal teams to deliver profitable proposals, forecast performance and respond quickly to market opportunities, while strengthening relationships and delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• Experience managing national account portfolios.
• Track record of growing retail accounts.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Data-driven with ability to analyze forecasts and margins.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with national retail accounts.
• Build account plans that deliver sales growth and profitability.
• Identify and win new business opportunities.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, promotions and trading terms.
• Coordinate internal teams to deliver customer activity and service.
• Monitor account performance, forecasts and respond to market opportunities.

Skills

National account management

Negotiation

Forecasting & margins

Relationship building

Job description

Salary: £50,000-£65,000 + bonus + car allowance Location: Hybrid Greater Manchester

An established and growing consumer products business is looking for a commercially driven National Account Manager to join its team.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of key retail accounts, strengthen customer relationships and identify new opportunities for growth. You'll work closely with internal teams to deliver compelling customer proposals and profitable commercial plans.

The role

• Manage and develop relationships with national retail accounts.
• Build account plans that deliver sales growth and profitability.
• Identify and win new business opportunities.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, promotions and trading terms.
• Work with internal teams to coordinate customer activity and deliver excellent service.
• Monitor account performance, maintain accurate forecasts and respond to market opportunities.

About you

To succeed as a National Account Manager, you'll bring:

• Experience in national account management within consumer products or a similar retail-focused business.
• A track record of growing accounts and delivering commercial results.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Confidence working with sales data, forecasts and margins.
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What's on offer

• Bonus and car allowance.
• An office-based role within a collaborative, commercially focused team.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing business.