National Account Manager – Building Products

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a National Account Manager in Shrewsbury to manage a key account and develop sales strategies. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in account management within the retail or DIY sector, alongside leadership capabilities. Benefits include a substantial car allowance and an opportunity to work closely with internal teams and high-profile clients.

Benefits

£9,000 annual car allowance or company car

Full benefits

Qualifications

• Proven sales and account management experience.
• Experience in retail/DIY distribution sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-quality engineered wood products.
• Develop and mentor one direct report.
• Focus on major client B&Q and product launches.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Commercial acumen

Job description

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National Account Manager – Building Products, Shrewsbury

Client: Mitchell Maguire

Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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: customer service, marketing, supply chain, and transport
• Willingness to travel nationally and be commutable to Southampton regularly

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven sales and account management experience
• Experience managing large accounts in retail/DIY distribution sectors
• Previous direct dealings with the Kingfisher Group is preferred
• Experience selling timber or wood products is a plus but not essential
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to establish sustainable contractual agreements