National Account Manager – Building Products

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

Job summary

A leading company in building products is seeking a National Account Manager to oversee a major DIY distribution account. This role entails managing a high-quality range of engineered wood products and mentoring a direct report, with significant focus on account management and sales strategy. Candidates with proven sales experience in the retail or DIY sector are encouraged to apply.

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 or DIY distribution.
• Strong commercial acumen to create sustainable contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Promoting a range of engineered wood products.
• Managing, developing, and mentoring 1 direct report.
• Focusing on managing a major DIY distribution account (B&Q).
• Implementing pricing strategies and liaising with internal teams.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Commercial Acumen

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:

• Promoting 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 teams including customer service, marketing, supply, and transport
• Willingness to travel regularly to Southampton for meetings

The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven track record in sales and account management
• Experience managing large accounts in the retail or DIY distribution sector
• Previous direct dealings with the Kingfisher Group (preferred)
• Experience selling timber or wood products (preferred but not essential)
• Strong commercial acumen to create sustainable contractual agreements