Harris Carlton
Senior National Account Manager - DIY Retail

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Senior National Account Manager – DIY Retail
£62,000 Basic, Bonus, Company Car + Benefits
Excellent opportunity here with a rapidly expanding manufacturer:
The Company
- Market leading manufacturer of DIY & Leisure Products
- Established, highly reputable, very successful
- Expanding, ambitious and innovative Company
- Fast paced, sales driven culture
- Offer exciting and realistic career opportunities
The Role
- To strategically manage a portfolio of National Retail accounts within the DIY and related sectors
- Full responsibility for Joint Business Planning incorporating Range Reviews, Promotional Strategies, NPD, Price Negotiations etc
- To manage and develop relationships at a senior level – Buying Director, Senior Buyer etc
- To strategically grow sales within the National Retail accounts in line with company objectives and targets
- Hybrid role with a good mix of office, home & field based
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The Person
- A proven and successful National Account Manager or Senior NAM
- Open on category experience. Ideally from a related category but our client will genuinely consider strong NAMs or Senior NAMs from any category
- Proven track record of consistently growing National Retail accounts at a senior level
- Very strong relationship builder – comfortable dealing with customers at a strategic/senior level
- Hands on approach. Comfortable working in an SME culture and being involved in all aspects of the business. Is comfortable wearing multiple hats, problem solving and “getting the job done”
- An engaging, personal, bright & energetic personality
- Ideally living Midlands region
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