National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building products industry is seeking a National Account Manager specializing in DIY distribution. You will manage important client accounts, develop teams, and support new product launches while ensuring effective pricing strategies. This role offers a £9,000 car allowance and full benefits, with the flexibility of home-based work for part of the week.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and account management.
• Experience managing large accounts in retail/DIY distribution.
• Strong commercial acumen for contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high-quality range of engineered wood products.
• Supporting and mentoring one direct report.
• Implementing pricing strategies and liaising with internal teams.

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: 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 / DIY distribution sectors
• Previous dealings with Kingfisher Group is preferred
• Experience selling timber / wood products is advantageous but not essential
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to establish sustainable contractual agreements