National Account Director ( Consumer Lighting ) £85-110k+ Neg Basic plus Bonus + Car Job Ref ID 8852Company OverviewOur client’s, are one of the UK’s largest domestic lighting supply companies, now seeks to employ a proven National Account leader, with experience of strategic selling / range development skills for major high street clients.The Role:This position will report to the UK Managing Director and will be responsible for the strategy in developing and guiding the implementation of the account specific business plans. It is a highly collaborative, hands-on role, where you will maintain excellent relationships with key retailer contacts, ensuring that the business continues producing and supplying ranges of product to meet consumer client needs.Responsibilities• Excite and inspire the customer with innovative plans that meets and beat profitable growth targets • Manage a field sales team of key account managers and develop all external and internal relationships to strengthen a competitive position• Continually assess and correct business performance, to ensure the Co. meets or exceeds customer and business expectations.• Manage contract and price negotiation.• Manage and coordinate internal processes and procedures, ensuring that account management is aligned to all supporting departments.• Complete financial reporting including budgets, forecasts, and costs.• Accountability for both short- and long-term customer objectives• Store & Online sales strategy and implementation of new product launches etcRequirements• 3 years+ NAM brand experience for high street retailers ( Homewares, Lighting is a prerequisite) • Track record of success• Strong trading and procurement understanding• Highly driven and motivated by results.• Natural inclination to spot opportunities.• Strategic in outlook & creative in thinking• Financially literate• Keen interest in business development• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, at all levels• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills• First class interpersonal and negotiating skills.• Experience of domestic lighting products and market sector highly desirable• Proficiency in all key MS applications essential• Strong Man management skillsSound like You? Apply today … Immediate Start!UK residents / right to work candidates will only be considered