National Account Manager

BSN Medical; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job description

## **National Account Manager**## **About the Role**We are seeking an experienced account manager to join our dedicated and friendly commercial sales team on a 12 Month FTC, focusing on some of our most strategic wholesale, discount, and convenience accounts. You will work with major retailer brands such as Cushelle, Velvet, Plenty, Bodyform, and Tena, leveraging your cross-functional experience to drive growth. ## **What You Will Do*** Manage full P&L ownership and execute growth plans through strategic trade terms, promotions and negotiating new products and/or assortments* Ensure on-shelf availability and distribution by coordinating with Supply Chain teams* Use data and structured routines to analyse performance, escalate risks, and guide decisions* Build strong customer and cross-functional relationships to drive collaboration and satisfaction* Adapt to market changes and actively pursue new business opportunities to fuel growth* Ensure frequent cross-functional collaboration* Execute the commercial strategy, customer approach or portfolio direction**Who You Are*** **Customer Engagement**– Building trust and rapport with customers through responsive, day-to-day interaction and strong issue resolution* **Execution** – Ensuring that pricing, promotions, and service levels land as planned across the shelf and supply chain* **Negotiation Skills**– Securing tactical wins in trade terms and dispute resolution with a focus on protecting margin* **Flexibility & Responsiveness**– Thriving in dynamic retail environments with agility and proactive follow-up* **Growth Mindset & Opportunity Orientation –**Drives account growth by spotting opportunities within existing relationships and coordinating execution across functions* Experience in FMCG or retail roles involving pricing, customer marketing, or key account management* Knowledge of structured commercial environments with strong promotional planning* Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or similar field## ## **What We Can Offer You**Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us#LI-TH1 #Hybrid #Essity-UK## ## Application End Date:11 Feb 2026## ## Job Requisition ID:Essity269677Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!