National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building products sector is seeking a National Account Manager to oversee key retail and distribution accounts. The successful candidate will manage product strategies, develop accounts, and work with various teams to ensure optimal performance. Ideal candidates will have strong sales and account management experience, with a focus on the DIY distribution sector.

Benefits

£9,000 annual car allowance or company car

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven sales and account management experience.
• Experience managing large retail or DIY distribution accounts.
• Commercially astute with the ability to establish sustainable contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high-quality range of engineered wood products.
• Managing, developing, and mentoring one direct report.
• Supporting new product launches and development.
• Implementing pricing strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Commercial acumen

Job description

National Account Manager – Building Products

Client:

Mitchell Maguire

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

National Account Manager (DIY & Distribution) – Building Products

Area to be covered: National (2 days home based)

Benefits: £9,000 annual car allowance or company car & full benefits

The role of the National Account Manager – Wood Products will involve:

• Managing a high-quality range of engineered wood products as a National Account Controller
• Managing, developing, and mentoring one direct report
• Focusing on managing one of our largest DIY distribution accounts (B&Q)
• Supporting new product launches and development
• Implementing pricing strategies
• Liaising with customer service, marketing, supply chain, and transport teams
• Willingness to be nationally based with regular travel to Southampton

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven sales and account management experience
• Experience managing large retail or DIY distribution accounts
• Previous dealings with Kingfisher Group preferred
• Experience selling timber or wood products is advantageous but not essential
• Commercially astute with ability to establish sustainable contractual agreements