Strategic National Accounts Manager (Remote UK)

DS Smith Plc; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

DS Smith Plc is seeking an Account Manager for the UK Strategic Accounts team. This remote role involves managing some of our largest corporate clients, building strong relationships, and delivering regular commercial insights and tender support.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and travel across the UK & Ireland to meet client objectives. We are looking for a proactive, customer-focused sales professional with proven experience in strategic B2B environments and the ability to

Qualifications

• Proven success managing large accounts in a strategic B2B environment.
• Strong business acumen, analytical capability and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues, clients and senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow strategic UK accounts within the DS Smith portfolio.
• Deliver regular commercial insights, service reviews and tender support.
• Lead high-level commercial reviews and presentations.
• Collaborate with Design and Innovation teams to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Strategic accounts

B2B sales

Negotiation

Tools

CRM

Job description

DS Smith Plc is seeking an Account Manager for the UK Strategic Accounts team. This remote role involves managing some of our largest corporate clients, building strong relationships, and delivering regular commercial insights and tender support.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and travel across the UK & Ireland to meet client objectives. We are looking for a proactive, customer-focused sales professional with proven experience in strategic B2B environments and the ability to