Do you have experience selling into or working closely with major retailers?
Looking to join a business with genuine growth plans, a collaborative working culture and a brilliant benefits package?
Our client is a UK market leader within consumer tech accessories, renowned for their innovative and vibrant product offering. Recently restructured under new leadership, they’re investing in ambitious plans to grow their global presence. With strong UK retail partnerships already secured, they’re growing their commercial team to deepen these relationships and maximise account performance.
They’re now looking for a National Account Manager to manage and develop key retail and distribution accounts. This role is ideally suited to a Buyer or Account Manager who understands the retail landscape and has experience selling into large accounts, with the drive to move into a more commercially focused, customer-facing position.
Key Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain relationships with UK retail and distribution accounts, driving profitability and uncovering customer needs
• Develop and execute strategic account plans (80% farming) while also prospecting new business opportunities (20% hunting)
• Analyse sales data and performance metrics with planning teams to keep forecasts up to date
• Partner with Marketing and Product on NPD launches, in-store activity and promotional strategies
• Lead client meetings each month with a confident, solution-focused approach
• Support global expansion efforts, with potential to manage international accounts
Key Skills and Experience:
• Proven experience as a Buyer or Account Manager with exposure to selling into UK retail accounts
• Strong understanding of the retail and distribution landscape
• Experience consistently hitting KPIs and driving YoY account growth
• Strong analytical skills, proficient in Excel and comfortable turning data into insight
• A creative, strategic thinker with an energetic and personable approach
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for client meetings as required
Additional Information:
• Office-based in Banbury with flexibility for 1 day WFH each week
• Core hours Monday–Friday 8.30/9 am–5/5.30 pm
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year after year 2)
• Personal bonus of 15% of salary paid annually, plus discretionary annual bonus
• Pension, private medical, life assurance and free yoga sessions
• Laptop and company phone provided
To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Daniel Marlow at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)