Job vacancy - National Account Manager

Position: National Account Manager
Reference: acsJSnaac
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Dependent on experience
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Job Title: National Account Manager

Reporting directly to the UK Sales Manager, the National Account Manager will have specific National Accounts, with principle responsibilities including the planning, development and implementation of specific account activity in order to exceed budgeted sales and profitability.

Responsibilities:

  • Serving as the primary account contact, the role will lead all account initiatives and deal promptly with any issues in a problem solving capacity;
  • To adopt a category management approach with both existing and prospective customers. Prospecting for new business with both existing and new National Account customers is a key aspect to this role;
  • Development of account strategies in accordance with overall channel strategy, account goals and business plans for each customer;
  • Operate as an internal account champion, assuring clear and regular communication to key company employees;
  • Hold accountability for detailed understanding of individual customer needs and the specific market channel;
  • Pursue opportunities unique to each account in terms of marketing, merchandising and operations;
  • Develop and maintain strong executive relationships with assigned accounts working closely to ensure overall Company sales strategies are implemented;

Requirements:

  • Relevant account management, with some key account level experience
  • Proven experience in manging some major accounts
  • Experience gained from working within the Home Improvements and Garden Industry
  • Demonstrable experience selling into the Retail industry
  • Demonstrable knowledge of web based trading activities in a business to consumer environment
  • Good level of academic achievement, ideally educated to BTEC or HND standard (or equivalent)

ACS are recruiting for a National Account Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a National Account Manager please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a National Account Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a National Account Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the National Account Manager role you desire.