Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Pontefract City and Borough of Wakefield
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
National Account Manager
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About the Role
An exciting opportunity for an experienced National Account Manager to own a major account and deliver strong sales growth through new business development.
This role is ideal for a commercially focused, target-driven individual with a strong background in account management, business development, and negotiation. You’ll be responsible for building strategic partnerships, delivering joint business plans, and maximising revenue across a national portfolio.
Expertise in forecasting, data analysis, and Excel are critical to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and grow existing national accounts while identifying new business opportunities
* Build and deliver joint business plans with key customers
* Develop strong, long-term client relationships at all levels
* Achieve sales, margin and performance targets
* Conduct category and pricing analysis to drive profitability
* Produce accurate sales forecasts and manage pipeline activity
* Monitor market trends and competitor activity
* Lead tenders, negotiations and commercial agreements
* Ensure excellent customer service and resolve issues effectively
* Maintain accurate sales reporting and CRM records
Requirements
* Proven experience as a National Account Manager / Key Account Manager
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a national accounts environment
* Background in domestic appliances, FMCG or consumer goods preferred
* Strong track record of driving sales growth and securing new business
* Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple accounts
* Commercially aware with strong analytical skills
* IT literate (Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems)
Additional Information
* Field-based role covering the UK
* Regular overnight stays required
* Full UK driving licence preferred
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to manage high-value national accounts
* Autonomy to drive growth and strategy
* Fast-paced and rewarding sales environment
* Strong long-term career prospects
National Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Manager, Business Development, FMCG, Domestic Appliances, Sales, Field Sales, Negotiation, Forecasting, Category Analysis, UK Sales