National Account Manager – Building Products

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building products sector is seeking a National Account Manager for the DIY & Distribution category. The role involves managing a significant account with B&Q, promoting engineered wood products, and collaborating with internal teams. Candidates should have a strong background in sales and account management within the retail sector.

Benefits

£9,000 annual car allowance or company car

Full benefits package

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote engineered wood products to large distribution accounts.
• Manage and mentor one direct report.
• Support new product launches and pricing implementation.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Commercial Acumen

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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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:

• National Account Controller position promoting a high quality range of engineered wood products
• 1 direct report to manage, develop and mentor
• All of your time will be focused on managing one of our clients largest spending DIY distribution accounts (B&Q)
• Support with new product launches and development
• Directly involved with pricing implementation
• Liaise with internal customer service, marketing, supply team and transport teams
• National coverage willing to commutable to Southampton on a regular basis

The ideal applicant will be an National Account Manager – Wood Products with:

• Must have a proven track record in sales and account management
• Must have experience managing large accounts in the retail / DIY distribution sector
• Ideally dealt directly via the Kingfisher Group previously
• Ideally sold timber / wood products however not essential
• Must be commercial astute and able to create sustainable end contractual agreements