National Account Manager
4 days ago
Leicester
National Account Manager – Global Construction Company We are currently recruiting for a global construction manufacturer who employ over 10,000 people, turnover around £6 billion globally and are known for their quality and innovation. The role is for a National Account Manager managing one of the largest customers in the company. They are open to people from outside the industry who have excellent national account management skills. Role: You will be responsible for; • Strategic Sales Delivery & Oversight: Drive and execute the overarching sales strategy for all National Accounts which includes developing and implementing account-specific action plans., • Account Service & Support Leadership: Take full accountability for delivering exceptional service standards across all National Accounts., • Portfolio & Market Alignment: Ensure all account-specific strategies and activities are meticulously aligned with our broader portfolio strategies and identified target markets., • Forecasting & Demand Management: Lead the end-to-end process for forecasting and demand management planning for National Accounts., • Key Account Maintenance & Development: building strong client relationships, identifying potential areas for growth, and addressing any challenges to ensure long-term account health., • Proactive Business Development: Spearhead proactive business development initiatives within the National Accounts portfolio. Candidate: The ideal candidate will have; • Experience in national/key accounts in the construction sector would be ideal but would consider someone in FMCG if exceptional experience, • Advanced Data Analysis & Interpretation skills, • Ability to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights, • Strong statistical analysis and forecasting capabilities, • Strategic planning & execution, • Ability to develop comprehensive, long-term account plans aligned with the company overall business strategy, • Experience in identifying market opportunities, • Deep understanding of commercial drivers, profit and loss, and pricing strategies within the manufacturing and distribution sector, • Proven negotiation skills to secure favourable terms and build mutually beneficial agreements, • Communication & presentation skills, • Willing to travel to head office in the Northampton area Package: • Basic Salary: up to £65,000 (negotiable based on experience), • Bonus 20%, • Car Allowance £6,000, • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Pension scheme, • Private healthcare, • Life assurance, • Employee assistance program, • Long service awards This is a great chance to join a market leading company who can offer a huge amount of career potential moving forward.