National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building products sector is seeking a National Account Manager to oversee a key DIY distribution account. This role involves managing a team, supporting product launches, and liaising with various internal teams while offering a competitive salary and benefits.

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 retail / DIY distribution sector.
• Commercially astute with ability to create sustainable contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high-quality range of engineered wood products.
• Managing, developing, and mentoring 1 direct report.
• Focusing on managing one of our client's largest DIY distribution accounts.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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National Account Manager – Building Products, Newport

Client:

Mitchell Maguire

Location:

Newport, 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 1 direct report
• Focusing on managing one of our client's largest DIY distribution accounts (B&Q)
• Supporting new product launches and development
• Involvement in pricing implementation
• Liaising with internal customer service, marketing, supply, and transport teams
• Willing to be nationally based and regularly commute to Southampton

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven track record in sales and account management
• Experience managing large accounts in retail / DIY distribution sector
• Previous dealings with Kingfisher Group preferred
• Experience selling timber / wood products advantageous but not essential
• Commercially astute with ability to create sustainable contractual agreements