National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a National Account Manager for Building Products. The role involves managing a high-quality range of engineered wood products and focusing on one of the largest DIY distribution accounts. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales record and experience in account management within the retail sector.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Full benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and account management.
• Experience managing large accounts in retail / DIY distribution sectors.
• Commercially astute with ability to create sustainable contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high-quality range of engineered wood products as a National Account Controller.
• Focusing on managing one of our client's largest DIY distribution accounts (B&Q).
• Implementing pricing strategies and liaising with internal teams.

Skills

Account Management

Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

National Account Manager – Building Products

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 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 customer service, marketing, supply, and transport teams
• Willingness to travel nationally, with regular commutes to Southampton

Ideal Candidate:

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