Senior National Accounts Manager – Wholesale Growth

Co-op; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking a National Account Manager to manage key partner accounts. This role involves building strong relationships with independent retailers, ensuring operational standards, and identifying growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing large client accounts, a strong background in sales, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. This position offers competitive compensation and great benefits including a company car, private healthcare, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Company car

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with 10% employer contributions

30% discount on Co-op products

Early access to pay

Virtual healthcare

24/7 support service

Training and career development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing partner accounts is essential.
• Strong sales background and ability to drive growth is necessary.
• Knowledge of market dynamics and product categories is important.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with independent retail partners.
• Ensure operational and brand standards are met.
• Analyse account performance and improve results.
• Plan account management activity per engagement strategy.
• Resolve partner issues quickly and effectively.
• Identify growth opportunities with partners.

Skills

Experience managing large client accounts

Sales and strategy development

Ability to develop team capabilities

Knowledge of wholesale/retail industry

Confidence in presenting

Commercial acumen

Job description

A leading retail organization is seeking a National Account Manager to manage key partner accounts. This role involves building strong relationships with independent retailers, ensuring operational standards, and identifying growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing large client accounts, a strong background in sales, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. This position offers competitive compensation and great benefits including a company car, private healthcare, and performance bonuses.