National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building products seeks a National Account Manager for its high-quality engineered wood products. The successful candidate will manage significant DIY distribution accounts, mentor a team, and implement pricing strategies. This role involves national travel and offers a competitive salary with an annual car allowance.

Benefits

£9,000 annual car allowance or company car

Full benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and account management.
• Experience managing large accounts in retail/DIY distribution.
• Preferred experience with the Kingfisher Group.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality range of engineered wood products.
• Develop and mentor one direct report.
• Focus on managing a major DIY distribution account (B&Q).
• Support new product launches and development.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

National Account Manager (DIY & Distribution) – Building Products

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, 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
• Implementing pricing strategies
• Liaising with internal customer service, marketing, supply chain, and transport teams
• Willingness to travel nationally and be commutable to Southampton regularly

Candidate Requirements:

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