National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; 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 their wood products division. The role involves managing a significant DIY distribution account, developing strategies for sales growth, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in account management, specifically within retail or distribution, and familiarity with timber products is preferred.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and account management.
• Experience managing large accounts in retail/DIY distribution sectors.
• Commercially astute with the ability to create sustainable contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-quality engineered wood products as a National Account Controller.
• Develop and mentor one direct report.
• Focus on managing a major DIY distribution account (B&Q).
• Support new product launches and implementation of pricing strategies.
• Liaise with internal teams including customer service and marketing.

Skills

Sales Management

Account Management

Strategic Planning

Product Launch Support

Negotiation

Job description

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National Account Manager – Building Products, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Mitchell Maguire

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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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 a 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 client's largest spending DIY distribution accounts (B&Q)
• Supporting new product launches and development
• Implementing pricing strategies
• Liaising with internal teams: customer service, marketing, supply, and transport
• Willing to travel nationally with regular commutes to Southampton

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

• A proven track record in sales and account management
• Experience managing large accounts in retail / DIY distribution sectors
• Previous experience dealing directly with the Kingfisher Group (preferred)
• Experience selling timber / wood products (preferred but not essential)
• Commercially astute with the ability to create sustainable contractual agreements