National Account Manager - Breville

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the EMEA region is seeking a National Account Manager to drive sales for iconic brands like Breville and Yankee Candle. This remote role involves managing key accounts, achieving sales targets, and developing strong customer relationships. Candidates should have proven experience in account management, particularly with major retailers like Sainsbury and Tesco. The position offers a competitive salary, remote working options, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Remote working

Company car

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Product discounts

Employee referral bonus program

Paid time off for charity activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial account management, preferably with Sainsbury, Argos, Tesco.
• Strong understanding of business financials and ability to analyze EPOS and market data.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals within assigned accounts, including Sainsbury, Argos, and Tesco.
• Develop and manage customer relationships, identifying new growth opportunities.
• Maintain full profit and loss responsibility for accounts.

Skills

Commercial account management

Financial analysis

Strategic development

Relationship management

Sales forecasting

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job ID: 3614

Alternate Locations: United Kingdom-England-Birmingham; United Kingdom-England-Manchester

Location: home office, Midlands or North West England, UK

Reports to: Head of Sales

Contract type: Fixed-term (ca. 12-15 months)

Your Role & Team in a Nutshell

As a National Account Manager, you will be responsible for achieving sales goals within assigned accounts, including Sainsbury, Argos, and Tesco. Your focus will be on customer retention, penetration, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and identifying growth opportunities.

You will be part of a sales team of ten, working towards financial goals and KPIs while promoting brands from the Home Appliances category (e.g., Breville, Crockpot) and the Writing category (e.g., Sharpie, PaperMate).

We will support your development through regular feedback and online training courses.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain full profit and loss responsibility for accounts, drive profitable growth, and forecast volume, value, Gross Margin, and budgets accurately.
• Develop and manage customer relationships, identifying new growth opportunities and managing product listings.
• Create and execute the Joint Business Plan (JBP), reviewed regularly to meet account metrics and engage stakeholders.
• Nurture and develop existing customers aligned with commercial goals.
• Develop, own, and manage 12-24 month promotional plans aligned with account objectives.
• Identify and grow new business opportunities.
• Plan and activate new product launches for maximum brand exposure online and digitally.
• Stock and Sales Forecasting: Use customer EPOS data and market data to optimize stock, sales, and service levels.
• Conduct regular in-person account visits, at least weekly or bi-weekly, to develop relationships and add value.
• Explore ways to optimize sales through store visits and web analysis.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience in commercial account management, preferably with Sainsbury, Argos, Tesco.
• Strong understanding of business financials and ability to analyze EPOS and market data for planning.
• Experience in strategic development and managing an account portfolio.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Your Advantage:

• Resilience and energy to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinking and results-oriented approach.
• Solutions-focused, confident in challenging ideas and sharing insights.

What You Gain

Join a company with a strong presence in the EMEA region, home to iconic brands like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle.

Benefits include:

• Remote working, company car, laptop, mobile.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning with 17,000+ courses.
• Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
• Product discounts on various brands.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off for charity activities.
• Access to Diversity & Inclusion resource groups.

Interested?

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