National Sales/Account Manager
Kettering (hybrid)
Hours - Full time
Salary £Highly competitive basic plus car allowance and bonus
Are you adriven salesperson first and foremost—with the charisma, commercial instinct, and ambition to fast-track into a senior national accounts role?
Our client, a fast-growing supplier of premium products to the UK commercial construction sector, is on the hunt for a dynamic, hands-on National Account Manager. This isn’t just another account management role—it’s your opportunity to own, grow, and lead a national customer portfolio within your first 6 months.
If you thrive on closing deals, meeting clients face to face, and building lasting partnerships, this is the platform you’ve been waiting for.
Why this role stands out:
* You’ll start by doing what you do best—sales. From daily prospecting to face-to-face customer visits, you’ll be the engine of growth.
* As you build a pipeline of successful wins and relationships, you’ll transition into a strategic national account leadership role, managing high-value clients and major project accounts across the UK.
* Work 2 days a week from a modern office in Kettering, and spend 3 days out in the field—with full autonomy to own your week and drive results.
* Join a passionate, fast-moving team in a business that’s scaling rapidly and investing in growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Win new business through proactive outreach, appointments, and tailored proposals.
* Own and grow existing key accounts, nurturing them into long-term partnerships.
* Project manage large-scale opportunities (including deals over £100k).
* Deliver CPD presentations and in-person product specification support.
* Provide insight on customer behaviour, market trends and competitor activity to improve positioning.
* Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through regular communication, support and problem solving.
* Work closely with directors and the internal sales team to align activity and progress.
About You:
* A proven sales hunter with a background in B2B sales (ideally construction or technical products).
* A confident face-to-face communicator with the presence and energy to win people over.
* You thrive in target-driven environments and love being out in the field closing deals.
* You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves—you're commercially savvy, self-sufficient, and highly organised.
* You want a clear progression path—and you’re ready to take ownership of a growing national portfolio.
What’s on offer:
* £Highly competitive basic salary
* £500/month car allowance
* Uncapped bonus scheme tied to personal performance
* 25 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown
* Pension scheme
* Career development – genuine path to senior leadership within 6–12 months
If this sounds like you, please apply here or call Kim to discuss further.
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