National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building products seeks a National Account Manager to cover a national territory with two days home working. Responsibilities include managing a high-quality product range and mentoring a direct report while focusing on a key distribution account. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in sales and account management, particularly within the DIY sector.

Benefits

£9,000 annual car allowance or company car

Full benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and account management.
• Experience with large retail or DIY distribution accounts.
• Ability to create sustainable contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high-quality range of engineered wood products.
• Mentoring one direct report and managing a large DIY distribution account.
• Supporting new product launches and implementing pricing strategies.

Skills

Account Management

Sales

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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National Account Manager – Building Products, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client:

Mitchell Maguire

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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 teams including customer service, marketing, supply, and transport
• Willingness to travel nationally and be commutable to Southampton regularly

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 retail or DIY distribution accounts
• Previous direct dealings with the Kingfisher Group (preferred)
• Experience selling timber or wood products (preferred but not essential)
• Commercially astute with the ability to create sustainable contractual agreements