National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building products seeks a National Account Manager to oversee a significant DIY distribution account while managing and developing one report. The role involves strategic pricing, product development, and collaboration with various internal teams, offering an annual car allowance and full benefits.

Benefits

Annual car allowance or company car

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and account management.
• Experience managing large accounts in retail or DIY distribution sectors.
• 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.
• Coordinating with internal teams.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Commercial acumen

Job description

National Account Manager – Building Products, Liverpool

Client: Mitchell Maguire

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

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 internal teams such as customer service, marketing, supply chain, and transport
• Willingness to travel nationally and be regularly based in Southampton

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience 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