National Account Manager – Building Products

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

Job summary

A leading company in building products is seeking a National Account Manager. The candidate will manage key accounts, including B&Q, and mentor staff. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a car allowance, while operating nationally with some home-based flexibility.

Benefits

£9,000 annual car allowance or company car

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and account management.
• Experience in retail/DIY distribution preferred.
• Experience with Kingfisher Group a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality range of engineered wood products.
• Develop and mentor one direct report.
• Focus on managing a large DIY distribution account.

Skills

Sales and account management

Commercial acumen

Job description

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National Account Manager – Building Products, Maidstone

Client:

Mitchell Maguire

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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
• Liaising with internal customer service, marketing, supply, and transport teams
• Willingness to cover national territory with regular commutes to Southampton

The ideal candidate will be an experienced National Account Manager – Wood Products with:

• A proven track record in sales and account management
• Experience managing large accounts in retail / DIY distribution sectors
• Previous dealings with Kingfisher Group preferred
• Experience selling timber / wood products is advantageous but not essential
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to establish sustainable contractual agreements