National Account Manager

Our client is a global leader in sports equipment and is passionate about excellence both on and off the field. As the face of the brand, you will represent their top UK sports partners and handle the company's highest turnover accounts in the region.

Position: National Account Manager

Location: Field-based - National (with regular travel; flexible start and end times)

Employment: Full-time, Permanent (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week)

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Account Management: Oversee a portfolio of national sports retail accounts, ensuring full compliance with company standards.
• Sales & Growth: Identify new sales opportunities within existing accounts; report on market trends, share, and performance to drive revenue growth.
• Brand Representation: Lead product demos, activation's, and sponsored coach events; deliver comprehensive product training to retail clients and their teams.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as Inside Sales, Trade Marketing and Promotions, and Category Managers to deliver buying days and regional events.
• Sponsorship & Events: Identify grassroots and coaching sponsorship opportunities to further enhance our national presence.
• Operational Excellence: Manage credit control, client ordering, reporting, and maintain operational documentation.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in account management, ideally in sports retail.
• A strong understanding of the sports industry (racquet sports is a plus).
• A proven track record in sales performance, client relationship building, and territory management.
• Proficiency with CRM/ERP tools (e.g., Salesforce, B2B systems, and Excel).
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in representing the brand in front of partners and coaches.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and commercially aware with a genuine passion for sport.

Additional Details:

Roles with similar titles include Territory Sales Manager, Key Account Executive, Regional Sales Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Business Development Manager, Channel Account Manager, and Category Manager.

If you're ready to cruise into your next career move and step into a role where performance meets passion, we invite you to apply online today!