National Account Manager – Building Products

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

Job summary

A leading company in building products is seeking a National Account Manager. This role involves managing key accounts, mentoring staff, and implementing pricing strategies, mainly focusing on DIY and distribution markets. Ideally suited for candidates with solid experience in retail account management and sales.

Benefits

Annual car allowance or company car

Full benefits package

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Managing engineered wood products as a National Account Controller.
• Managing and mentoring one direct report.
• Focusing on the largest DIY distribution accounts.

Skills

Sales Management

Account Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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National Account Manager – Building Products, Telford

Client:

Mitchell Maguire

Location:

Telford, 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: customer service, marketing, supply chain, and transport
• Willingness to travel nationally, with regular commutes to Southampton

The ideal candidate will have:

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