National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a National Account Manager to oversee a range of engineered wood products and manage a significant DIY distribution account. The role involves strategic product management, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration. Suitable candidates will have a strong background in sales and account management, ideally with experience in the DIY sector.

Benefits

£9,000 annual car allowance or company car

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven sales and account management experience.
• Experience managing large retail/DIY distribution accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to establish sustainable contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-quality engineered wood products.
• Develop and mentor one direct report.
• Focus on major DIY distribution account (B&Q).
• Support new product launches and implement pricing strategies.

Skills

Sales Management

Account Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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National Account Manager – Building Products, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

Mitchell Maguire

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 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 a major DIY distribution account (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:

• Proven sales and account management experience
• Experience managing large retail/diy distribution accounts
• Previous experience working with the Kingfisher Group is preferred
• Experience selling timber/wood products is advantageous but not essential
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to establish sustainable contractual agreements