National Account Manager

National Account Manager Buying Groups – Leading Bathroom & Interiors Brands Join a market-leading business within the UK’s interiors and bathroom sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused National Account Manager to take ownership of major retail partnerships and drive growth across a multi-brand portfolio that includes both premium consumer brands and OEM solutions. You'll play a central role in delivering sales strategy, managing key national accounts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximise performance. What You’ll Be Doing: Manage and grow a portfolio of national and major retail accounts, delivering profitable and sustainable growth. Build and execute strategic account plans aligned to commercial objectives and brand strategy. Managing a small client base that generates circa £23m pa Lead quarterly business reviews with key customer stakeholders, including buyers, category managers, and senior leadership. Partner closely with internal teams across field sales, contract sales, and marketing to activate key initiatives. Use your influencing skills to get buy-in and deliver from a regional level via the ASM & RSM. Drive commercial negotiations, promotions, and display planning to increase sales and brand visibility. Stay ahead of competitor activity and market developments, sharing insights internally to shape strategy. What You'll Need: Demonstrable experience managing national or major retail accounts, ideally within the interiors, bathroom, or KBB sectors. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and data-led decision-making. Confident communicator, both internally and externally, with solid presentation skills. Flexibility to travel as needed nationally. You’ll Thrive If You: Love working across fast-paced, multi-brand environments. Enjoy taking ownership and being trusted to drive performance. Are collaborative, proactive, and passionate about delivering results. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone to step up into a National, more strategic role, managing key accounts within the Buying Groups. If you are in a Sales, Area or Regional role that knows the Buying Groups, this will be an ideal step up! Highly competitive package basic salary up to £70k EV Bonus - OTE 85K and a fantastic pension contribution. For further information and a confidential chat, please contact Ed Robinson below. T: 0161 327 4561 or 07946126 863 E: Ed@asr-international.co.uk W: www.asr-international.co.uk‍ ASR International specialises in Commercial, Operational and Sales-based roles throughout GB; our expertise lies with manufacturers and distributors within the bathroom, brassware, and sanitaryware & interiors sectors for senior level appointments and Directors.

Location: Eastern England, GB

Posted Date: 5/1/2025