National Account Manager

cornerstone HR consultancy; Northwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic National Account Manager to enhance its UK operations. This pivotal role involves managing key retail accounts, driving business growth, and leveraging data to inform strategies. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of analytical prowess and creative selling skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Join a vibrant team that values collaboration and innovation, and contribute to a brand renowned for its market leadership and exciting product offerings. If you're ready to make an impact and elevate customer engagement, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus

Cash back health scheme

Private medical insurance

Above statutory pension contribution

21 days holiday entitlement

Creative working culture

Social events throughout the year

Access to balloons for events

Qualifications

• Experience managing national retail accounts, ideally in FMCG.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts including listings, launches, and growth strategy.
• Drive new business opportunities and optimize existing relationships.

Skills

Account Management

Data Analysis

Creative Selling

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Job description

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We're Hiring! Full Time National Account Manager (UK - Office Based)

Location: Manchester Area (Northwich)

Reports to: CEO / Brand & Marketing Manager

About Us
At illooms, we're the original-and still the best-light-up balloon brand in the world. Since launching in 2008, we've grown into a global market leader, with over $400 million in retail sales, strong partnerships across the UK, US, and Europe, and more than 240 global patents backing our innovation.

Everything we do is designed and delivered in-house-from bold product design to cutting-edge technology and retail-ready POS. We're trusted by top retailers including Walmart, Target, Amazon, and leading UK supermarkets, and we continue to expand with sustainable new product lines, smart in-store solutions, and fresh ways to light up every celebration.

The Role: Why This Job Exists
We're looking for a dynamic, driven UK National Account Manager to join our team and take ownership of key UK accounts. This role is crucial in growing our UK business-achieving annual turnover and profit growth targets through the management of a portfolio of high-profile retail partners. If you're passionate about retail, love building relationships, and can bring the sparkle with data-driven strategy, let's talk!

What You'll Be Responsible For

1. Manage all aspects of key accounts: listings, launches, terms negotiation, promos, and growth strategy.
2. Drive new business opportunities and optimise existing relationships.
3. Maintain administrative excellence-accurate forecasting, contract management, and sales reports.
4. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to deliver seamless execution.
5. Present compelling brand strategies and seasonal concepts to raise customer engagement.
6. Support product development by feeding in market insights and customer feedback.
7. Use data as your superpower-flag risks, spot trends, and turn challenges into opportunities.
8. Create beautiful, bold, and effective customer-facing presentations.
9. Be a role model for the illooms way-curious, creative, commercial.

What We're Looking For

1. Previous experience managing national retail accounts (ideally in FMCG - experience with toy or party categories is desired but not essential)
2. A head for numbers and heart for creative selling
3. Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple fast-paced priorities
4. Someone who thrives on autonomy, but loves to collaborates too
5. Confident presenting to buyers, partners, and internal stakeholders
6. A love of product, brand, and bringing ideas to life

What We Offer

1. Competitive salary & bonus
2. Great benefits; including cash back health scheme, private medical and above statutory pension contribution
3. 21 days holiday entitlement that increases with service to 26 days, plus up to 4 additional summer / winter holiday days
4. Opportunity to work with a category-leading brand
5. Creative, fast-paced, collaborative working culture
6. Great socials - events planned across the year
7. Balloons. Lots of them!!

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you then please click below to apply - stating the reasons you feel you would be a good fit for the role, and Seatriever, as well as your salary expectations.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.