National Account Manager – Building Products

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a National Account Manager specializing in DIY and Distribution. Based in Gloucester, the role entails managing key accounts, coordinating product launches, and driving sales strategies. The successful candidate will mentor a direct report and travel regularly to enhance client relationships.

Benefits

£9,000 annual car allowance or company car

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large retail or DIY distribution accounts.
• Experience selling timber or wood products is a plus.
• Commercially astute with the ability to negotiate sustainable contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a range of engineered wood products as National Account Controller.
• Focus on high-profile DIY distribution accounts like B&Q.
• Implement pricing strategies and support product launches.

Skills

Sales and account management experience

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Job description

National Account Manager (DIY & Distribution) – Building Products

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Client: Mitchell Maguire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Role: National Account Manager (DIY & Distribution) – Building Products

Coverage: National (2 days home based)

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

Responsibilities:

• Manage a high-quality range of engineered wood products as a National Account Controller
• Manage, develop, and mentor 1 direct report
• Focus on managing a major DIY distribution account (B&Q)
• Support new product launches and development
• Implement pricing strategies
• Coordinate with customer service, marketing, supply chain, and transport teams
• Willing to travel nationally with regular visits 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 a plus but not essential
• Commercially astute with ability to negotiate sustainable contractual agreements