National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building products is seeking a National Account Manager to oversee one of their largest DIY distribution accounts. This role, based in Stockport with some homeworking, involves managing a high-quality product range, mentoring staff, and liaising with various internal teams. Candidates should have a strong sales track record and experience in the retail or DIY sector, ideally with familiarity in timber products.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and account management.
• Experience managing large accounts in retail/DIY distribution sector.
• Strong ability to establish contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of engineered wood products as National Account Controller.
• Support new product launches and pricing implementation.
• Travel nationally with regular commutes.

Skills

Sales Management

Account Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

National Account Manager (DIY & Distribution) – Building Products

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Client: Mitchell Maguire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

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
• Involved in pricing implementation
• Liaising with internal teams: customer service, marketing, supply, and transport
• Willingness to travel nationally, with regular commutes to Southampton

Candidate Requirements:

• 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 is advantageous but not essential
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to establish sustainable contractual agreements