National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a National Account Manager for Building Products to manage and develop key retail accounts, focusing particularly on the DIY sector. The role includes overseeing product launches and coordinating with multiple teams, requiring strong sales and account management experience. Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary and an annual car allowance, with opportunities to travel nationally.

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.
• Strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high-quality range of engineered wood products.
• Focusing on managing one of our client's largest DIY distribution accounts (B&Q).
• Implementing pricing strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Commercial acumen

Job description

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National Account Manager – Building Products, Chelmsford

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Mitchell Maguire

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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 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 DIY distribution accounts (B&Q)
• Supporting new product launches and development
• Implementing pricing strategies
• Coordinating with customer service, marketing, supply chain, and transport teams
• Willing to travel nationally with regular commutes to Southampton

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven sales and account management experience
• Experience managing large retail or DIY distribution accounts
• Previous direct dealings with the Kingfisher Group (preferred)
• Experience selling timber or wood products (preferred but not essential)
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to establish sustainable contractual agreements