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Sales Account Manager

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

We are hiring for the position of National Account Manager in the Durable Consumer Goods sector

📍 Location: Nationwide (Office base near Wakefield twice a week)
🚗 Travel: Regular nationwide travel

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced National Account Manager with a strong background in the indirect B2B market who is passionate about driving growth and leveraging data for informed commercial decisions.

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 and delivering joint business plans with a major account alongside identifying new nationwide account opportunities to convert

The ideal candidate will excel at transforming insights into actionable strategies, possess a deep understanding of category performance, and have the ability to influence at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities

  * Manage and grow an existing national account while identifying new business opportunities

  * Utilise data analysis and forecasting to enhance performance

  * 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 ( 1 or 2 a month)

  * Full UK driving licence

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

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