National Account Manager – Building Products

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a National Account Manager for Building Products to manage a range of engineered wood products nationally. The role includes mentoring a direct report and managing significant retail accounts, primarily B&Q. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales record in the retail sector and experience with large accounts.

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 sector.
• Ability to manage large accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality range of engineered wood products.
• Develop and mentor one direct report.
• Manage one of the client's largest DIY distribution accounts.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Negotiation

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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National Account Manager – Building Products, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

Mitchell Maguire

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, 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 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 cover national territory with regular commutes to Southampton

The ideal applicant will be a National Account Manager – Wood Products with:

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