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National Account Manager - DIY and Home Improvement

Employer
Clear Edge Search & Selection Ltd
Location
Office Based - Worcestershire
Salary
Competitive Salary + Bonus+ Car + Pension + Healthcare
Closing date
26 Feb 2018

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Business Sector
Non Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
National Accounts, Sales

Job Details

National Account Manager

Office Based - Worcestershire

Competitive Salary + Bonus+ Car + Pension + Healthcare

My client is a successful UK manufacturer of leading brands in the DIY and Home Improvement sector. The company is financially strong seeing double digit year on year growth recently and has doubled in size during the last 10 years. Having recently been taken over by a £3 Billion business the company are in a position to add a National Account Manager to their growing sales team. The company are widely recognised as category leader they are continually innovating and investing in their products and UK manufacturing facility.

As National Account Manager you will inherit a large portfolio of accounts such as B&Q and B&M. You will develop the accounts and work towards monthly targets. You will be highly visible in the business and afforded the full commitment and investment of the business leaders.

Expectations:

  • To be a self-starter that is willing to take full responsibility for the strategic direction of the Accounts and Channels
  • Always being pro-active with a clear focus on long term planning
  • To be a proven category manager.  Understanding how to analyse EPOS trends and in turn use this information to manage and grow the sales and profit within the category
  • To have experience and understanding of Far East direct sourcing
  • To be able to project lead a team of international key account managers
  • To take Full P&L Responsibility
  • To continue and enhance the already strong and collaborative customer relationships
  • To develop a high-level understanding of the consumer (by channel)
  • To display a willingness to learn and immerse themselves in the category 
  • To develop and maintain a strong promotional calendar
  • To communicate effectively at all levels (Internally & Externally)

To be suitable for this role you will ideally be from a DIY / Home Improvement background or have worked in an aligned market such as timber or garden products. You should have a good working knowledge of large multi-million retail accounts and demonstrate a proven track record of developing and increasing turnover. The role will offer future progression along with the ability to earn a good salary and bonus.

To be considered for this position, please apply today or contact Steven Challenor on 0113 2054970 for more information.

Company

Clear Edge are an executive search and selection business, specialising in roles from middle management to Board level in FMCG and Retail sectors.

Recruiting high-calibre professionals across:

  • Sales & Marketing
  • Operations, Technical & Supply Chain
  • Retail

Genuine experts in your sector:

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Health, Beauty & Household Products
  • Consumer Durables

Our specialist consultants take a highly pro-active approach on behalf of their clients and candidates, with total commitment to service and results. Using our extensive market knowledge, unrivalled network of contacts and modern day recruitment techniques, we're here to give you the clear edge over the competition.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0113 2054970
Location
Lister House
Lister Hill
Horsforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS18 5AZ
GB

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