National Key Accounts Manager Nationwide

Builders' Merchant Company; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in construction products is seeking a National Key Accounts Manager to drive sales and build relationships across the UK. This home-based role involves managing and supporting a sales team while developing strategies to achieve sales targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction market and a proven track record in sales management. The position offers a competitive salary package and excellent benefits including a hybrid car, iPad, and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Company Hybrid Car

iPad

Laptop

Mobile Phone

Company Pension

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a strong desire to achieve goals.
• Experience in the construction market is essential.
• Understanding of the building product supply chain is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement national sales strategies to achieve sales goals.
• Manage and support regional sales teams to improve performance.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key customers.
• Analyze market trends and identify new market opportunities.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure effective product promotion.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership & Management

Analytical Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

National Key Accounts Manager - Construction Products - Nationwide

Are you a proven Sales Manager looking to join a highly recognised Market Leader of Construction Materials?

As a leading Specialist Construction Products Recruiter, SRS Recruitment Solutions are delighted to be instructed by one of the World’s Leading Manufacturers of Construction Products.

The Role

As NATIONAL KEY ACCOUNTS MANAGER, you will be responsible for leading and developing the external and internal sales team along developing relationships with key target customers including Plumbing & Heating Merchants, National and Independent Builders Merchants, Merchant Buying Groups, DIY Groups, Paint and Decorating Specialist Suppliers, Electrical Wholesalers, Specialist Distributors, Online Sellers etc.

The role will be home-based and will require extensive travel throughout the United Kingdom.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement national sales strategies, plans, and tactics to achieve overall sales goals.
• Team Leadership: Manage and support regional sales managers and internal sales teams, providing coaching and guidance to improve performance.
• Sales Targets & Performance: Set and monitor sales targets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and forecasts to track progress and drive revenue.
• Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers, negotiating and closing complex deals to foster profitability.
• Market Analysis: Research and identify new market opportunities, analise market trends, and monitor competitive offerings to stay ahead.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with marketing, product development, and other departments to ensure brand consistency and effective product promotion.
• Recruitment & Training: Lead the recruitment, hiring, and training of new sales staff to build a high-performing team.

Key Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies.
• Leadership & Management: Skilled in leading and motivating large, geographically dispersed teams.
• Analytical Skills: Competence in analising sales data, market trends, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Customer Relationship Management: Expertise in building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients and partners.
• Communication: Effective communication to coordinate with various teams and senior management.
• Negotiation: Ability to negotiate and close complex sales agreements.

Key Objectives

• Achieve and exceed sales targets and overall revenue goals.
• Maximise market share and profitability.
• Drive sustainable financial growth for the company.
• Manage a high-performing and cohesive national sales team

Person Specification

To succeed in this role, you will need to be self-motivated with the desire to achieve goals and possess the ability to generate and convert business leads into sales.

Knowledge of the distribution route to market is essential along with previous experience in the construction market and an understanding of the building product supply chain.

Training

Full product training will be provided

Additional Information

For the right Candidate, our Client offers a competitive salary package along with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.

Location/Area: Nationwide

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Results Driven Reward Scheme

Benefits: Company Hybrid Car, iPad, Laptop, Mobile Phone, Company Pension, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Vacancy No. 5479

To apply or find out more:

Consultant: Mark Hall

Tel. No. 01234 826450 ext 102

E-mail: [e-mail]