National Account Manager

A rare opportunity for an experienced National Account Manager with a vast knowledge of the home improvements, DIY sector to join the UK division of a multi-million dollar manufacturer.
 
BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £70,000
 
BENEFITS
· Annual Bonus
· Company Car
· Pension
· Executive Benefits
· Mobile
 
LOCATION: Home based
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Birmingham, Swindon, Reading, Oxford, Watford, Gloucester, Worcester
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: National Account Manager - Home Improvements / DIY Sector
 
Reporting to the UK Managing Director, you will be an experienced and driven National Account Manager who will lead and grow key customer relationships within the home improvements sector. You will be responsible for managing major national accounts, developing long-term commercial strategies, and driving profitable growth across multiple product categories.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: National Account Manager - Home Improvements / DIY Sector
 
As our National Account Manager, you will :
· Manage and grow existing national retail and trade accounts across the UK
· Identify new business opportunities and secure longterm partnerships
· Develop account plans, sales forecasts, and promotional strategies
· Lead annual negotiations including pricing, JBP agreements, and category terms
· Analyse sales data to track performance and identify growth areas
· Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and product teams to deliver customer-specific initiatives
· Act as the primary point of contact for key decision-makers within major buying groups, merchants, and retail partners
· Represent the brand at trade events, exhibitions, and customer meetings
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: National Account Manager - Home Improvements / DIY Sector
 
To be successful in your application, ideally you will have:
 
· Proven experience as a National Account Manager or Key Account Manager
· A strong background in the home improvement, building products, DIY, or construction sectors, however we will consider other market sectors
· Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
· Strong commercial acumen with a data-driven mindset
· Confident communication skills, capable of influencing at senior levels
· Resilience, be self motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
· Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide
 
We want someone who is driven to succeed and looking for an opportunity to work within a multinational organisation that offers extensive freedom of action and which has room to invest and very ambitious plans
 
THE COMPANY:
 
We are an established company, operating in markets worldwide. We have a significant footprint in the DIY sector.
 
PROSPECTS:
 
· The opportunity to join a very large multinational organisation.
· This position will be challenging but also tremendously rewarding. Coaching, mentoring and training are an integral part of our culture.
· A first-class remuneration package including a highly competitive salary, bonus, pension, and other benefits normally associated with an international group.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: National Account Manager, Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, Account Manager, Sales Executive, Territory Sales Manager, Business Development Manager - Builders Merchants, Construction, DIY Sectors, Home Improvements
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.
 
REF: IP18426, Wallace Hind Selection