National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building products seeks a National Account Manager to manage significant accounts nationally. This role involves developing strong relationships and mentoring staff, focusing on DIY distribution, and implementing pricing strategies. Ideal candidates will show a track record in account management and possess strong commercial skills.

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 the retail/DIY distribution sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with sustainable contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Managing a range of engineered wood products as a National Account Controller.
• Mentoring one direct report.
• Managing a major distribution account (B&Q) and supporting product launches.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

National Account Manager – Building Products, Manchester

Client: Mitchell Maguire

Location: Manchester, 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 spending DIY distribution accounts (B&Q)
• Supporting new product launches and development
• Involvement with pricing implementation
• Liaising with internal customer service, marketing, supply, and transport teams
• Willingness to travel nationally, with regular commutes to Southampton

The ideal applicant will have:

• Proven track record in sales and account management
• Experience managing large accounts in the retail / DIY distribution sector
• Previous direct dealings via the Kingfisher Group (preferred)
• Experience selling timber / wood products (preferred but not essential)
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to establish sustainable contractual agreements