National Account Manager - Building Products

Mitchell Maguire; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy specialized in construction sales seeks a National Account Manager for wood products in Birmingham. You will manage a major DIY distribution account and lead product promotions. The ideal candidate has experience in sales and retail account management, ideally with the Kingfisher Group. The role offers a salary of £65,000 - £70,000 plus a 15% bonus and benefits.

Benefits

£9,000 annual car allowance or company car

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have a proven track record in sales and account management.
• Must have experience managing large accounts in the retail / DIY distribution sector.
• Must be commercial astute and able to create sustainable end contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Promote a high quality range of engineered wood products.
• Manage one of the company's largest spending DIY distribution accounts.
• Liaise with various internal teams to support new product launches.

Skills

Proven track record in sales and account management

Experience managing large accounts

Analytical thinker

Culturally sensitive and adaptable

Job description

National Account Manager – Building Products

National Account Manager – Building Products

Job Title: National Account Manager – Wood Products

Industry Sector: Wood Products, Timber, Hardwood, Timber Products, Panel Products, Timber Sales, Joinery Products, Joinery, Sawn Hardwoods, Softwood, Plywood, Timber Processing, Builders Merchants, Timber Merchants, Timber Panels, National Account Manager, Account Manager, Sales Manager, DIY, Distribution, Kingfisher Group, B&Q

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

Remuneration: £65,000 - £70,000 + 15% bonus

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

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

* National Account Controller position promoting a high quality range of engineered wood products

* 1 direct report to manage, develop and mentor

* All of your time will be focused on managing one of our clients largest spending DIY distribution accounts (B&Q)

* Support with new product launches and development

* Directly involved with pricing implementation

* Liaise with internal customer service, marketing, supply team and transport teams

* Manage vendor performance

* National coverage willing to commutable to Southampton on a regular basis

The ideal applicant will be an National Account Manager – Wood Products with:

* Must have a proven track record in sales and account management

* Must have experience managing large accounts in the retail / DIY distribution sector

* Ideally dealt directly via the Kingfisher Group previously

* Ideally sold timber / wood products however not essential

* Must be commercial astute and able to create sustainable end contractual agreements

* Analytical thinker

* Culturally sensitive and adaptable

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction field sales recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction field sales jobs, construction field sales vacancies and specification field sales positions within: Wood Products, Timber, Hardwood, Timber Products, Panel Products, Timber Sales, Joinery Products, Joinery, Sawn Hardwoods, Softwood, Plywood, Timber Processing, Builders Merchants, Timber Merchants, Timber Panels, National Account Manager, Account Manager, Sales Manager, DIY, Distribution, Kingfisher Group, B&Q

Job Info

Job Title:

National Account Manager – Building Products

Company:

Mitchell Maguire

Location:

Birmingham, West Midlands

Posted:

Aug 8th 2025

Closes:

Sep 8th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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