National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building products seeks a National Account Manager to manage a high-quality range of engineered wood products nationally. You will focus on one of the largest DIY distribution accounts and mentor a direct report. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and additional benefits.

Benefits

£9,000 annual car allowance or company car

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and account management.
• Experience managing large accounts in retail or DIY distribution sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to establish sustainable contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high-quality range of engineered wood products.
• Mentoring one direct report in account management.
• Implementing pricing strategies and supporting new product launches.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Commercial Acumen

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
• Liaising with internal teams such as customer service, marketing, supply chain, and transport
• Willingness to travel nationally with regular commutes to Southampton

The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven track record in sales and account management
• Experience managing large accounts in retail or DIY distribution sectors
• Previous 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