National Account Manager- Industrial Sector

Full time - based Chesterfield-
Are you an experienced National Account Manager or Account Manager who has experience with Industrial national on site accounts? Do you have the ambition to shape the future of multi-site recruitment?
Our client a large independent recruiter are looking for either an experienced Account Manager that wishes to move away from sales and has experience managing large on site Industrial accounts within the Derby and Stoke on Trent region and your role will be to lead and refine recruitment strategies across multiple locations. This is the perfect opportunity for someone with solid experience in managing and developing multi site national accounts, looking to further elevate their career and make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Please note: This role will be based in either my clients Stoke on Trent or Derby branch
My client is committed to empowering their people to achieve their full potential, and they are seeking someone with the drive, expertise, and vision to make an immediate difference while also positioning themselves for greater responsibilities and leadership within the next year.
What You’ll Do as a National Account Manager or Account Manager
This is a hands-on, impactful role where you’ll be at the helm of driving recruitment strategies, leading a team of recruitment Co ordinator's, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure that my clients recruitment activity aligns with the evolving needs of the business. This is your chance to leverage your strategic and operational expertise while also positioning yourself for the next step in your leadership journey.
Here’s what you can expect:
* Lead Recruitment Strategies: Own the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and developing recruitment initiatives that drive success across your multi-site accounts
* Stakeholder Management: Build and nurture relationships with senior leaders across your national accounts.
* Data-Driven Decisions: Use Excel, and recruitment analytics dashboards to monitor and analyse performance, making data-backed decisions that fuel continuous improvement.
* Lead and Inspire Teams: Guide and develop your team of co ordinators on site, ensuring high performance, engagement, and alignment with their broader business goals.
* Compliance & Standards: Stay ahead of UK employment law and compliance standards, ensuring that all recruitment practices adhere to regulatory requirements, including agency worker regulations and minimum wage laws.
* Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Champion the adoption of digital tools and industry best practices, pushing the envelope on new initiatives that improve recruitment processes and deliver superior results.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
* Proven Leadership Experience: A track record of managing recruitment across multiple national Industrial sector accounts in different locations with experience leading branch and remote teams.
* Commercial Acumen: A clear ability to manage budgets and costs while driving recruitment performance and operational success.
* Strategic Vision: The ability to analyse trends, adjust strategies, and ensure that recruitment plans are always aligned with evolving business needs.
* Data-Driven Leadership: Experience with recruitment analytics and Power BI, with a strong ability to lead teams using insights and data.
* People Leadership: A focus on motivating, developing, and holding your team accountable to achieve their best.
What We Need from You…
* Resilience & Agility: Comfort in navigating a changing environment, overcoming challenges, and delivering results under pressure.
* Ownership & Accountability: A proactive approach with a strong sense of responsibility for both your team's performance and the success of recruitment activities.
* Emotional Intelligence: A leader who can empathise, motivate, and build strong relationships within your team, driving positive engagement.
* Commitment to Service Excellence: A passion for delivering outstanding recruitment services and consistently exceeding client expectations.
Highly Desirable but Not Essential:
* Knowledge of UK Employment Law: Familiarity with current employment law and compliance standards in recruitment.
* Current Affairs Knowledge: Strong understanding of current affairs, enabling you to engage in high-level discussions with senior customers and stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced National Accounts Manager or Account Manager that has had experience managing and developing national accounts in various locations strategic thinker and results-driven leader to step into a pivotal role and contribute to shaping my clients recruitment landscape. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, where you can continue to grow, learn, and evolve professionally, we’d love to hear from you!
Intrigued? Why not apply now?
Note: All candidates must demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK. A full UK driver's license is highly desired for this role