National Account Manager
Job Description
We’re partnering with a well established consumer brand to recruit a National Account Manager to join their growing UK commercial team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven account manager to take ownership of a portfolio of highly strategic accounts within a fast paced, evolving business that is continuing to invest heavily in growth, digital capability and omnichannel performance.
Working closely with senior leadership, this role will play a key part in driving revenue growth, strengthening customer partnerships and bringing a more strategic, commercially focused approach across key retail and PRO accounts.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of high-value national accounts across retail and wholesale channels
- Driving sales growth, profitability and long-term customer partnerships
- Leading commercial negotiations and joint business planning activity
- Owning forecasting, budgeting, P&L and margin management across accounts
- Identifying opportunities to enhance online and omnichannel performance
- Working collaboratively with internal teams including demand planning, marketing and operations
- Building strong customer relationships and acting as a trusted commercial partner
- Delivering against ambitious growth targets across strategic accounts
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience within a National Account Manager or Key Account Manager role
- Comes from a consumer goods, beauty, FMCG, electrical or product led environment
- Is commercially astute with strong forecasting, analytical and P&L management capability
- Has experience managing large retail or wholesale accounts
- Is confident influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders
- Brings a proactive, hands on and collaborative approach
- Thrives within fast paced, evolving commercial environments
- Excited by visiting key accounts and making considerable impact
This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative business at an exciting stage of growth, with significant visibility across the commercial function and the chance to genuinely influence future direction.
Hybrid working available with a flexible approach to office attendance. Applicants should ideally be based within commuting distance of the South East office location.