Sales Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand in the UK seeks a Sales Account Manager to take full responsibility for strategic retail accounts. This hands-on role involves managing relationships, driving product presentations, and forecasting stock. The ideal candidate has strong retail sales experience, negotiation skills, and a results-driven mindset. This opportunity offers autonomy in an SME culture where contributions are valued.

Qualifications

• A track record of success selling branded or private label products.
• Experience as a National Account Executive or National Account Manager.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing national retail accounts in the UK.
• Leading sell-in conversations and presenting new product ranges.
• Driving forecasting and stock planning in collaboration with supply chain.
• Analysing sales data to identify opportunities.

Skills

Strong retail experience

Negotiation skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Job description

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The Company

This is a leading global brand known for creating fun, practical, and great-value products for outdoor leisure, relaxation, and everyday comfort. Trusted by millions worldwide, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.

The UK team is small, hands-on, and fast-paced a place where everyone gets involved and makes a difference. With strong retail partnerships in place and exciting plans ahead, it's a great time to join and help drive the next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact, hands-on Sales Account Manager role where you'll take full responsibility for a portfolio of strategic retail accounts. You'll lead all aspects of the commercial relationship, from presenting new ranges and securing listings, to forecasting, stock planning and data analysis.

This is a great opportunity for someone currently operating as a National Account Executive or NAM within FMCG or consumer goods, looking to take a step up in ownership, exposure, and accountability.

Key responsibilities include:
* Managing and developing national retail accounts in the UK
* Leading sell-in conversations and presenting new product ranges
* Driving forecasting and stock planning in collaboration with supply chain
* Analysing sales data to identify opportunities and optimise performance
* Acting as a commercial partner to your accounts, growing business year-on-year

You'll be working in a close-knit team with direct visibility and input into broader strategy. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys pace, autonomy, and being hands-on across all areas of account management.

The Person

We're looking for a commercially-minded, results-driven account manager with strong retail experience and the ability to spot and act on growth opportunities.

You'll likely bring:
* A track record of success selling branded or private label products into major UK retailers
* Previous experience as a National Account Executive or National Account Manager
* Strong negotiation skills and confidence managing end-to-end commercial relationships
* A can-do, self-starting attitude with the ability to work independently and at pace
* Strong time management and the ability to juggle multiple moving parts
* A desire to be part of an SME culture where you can make a visible difference

This role is ideal for someone looking to step into more ownership and challenge, with the backing of a leading international brand.

Interested?
If you're looking for a commercially rewarding role with strong brands and real autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.