National Sales/Account Manager

National Sales/Account Manager
Kettering (hybrid)
Hours - Full time
Salary £Highly competitive basic plus car allowance and bonus

Are you adriven salesperson first and foremost—with the charisma, commercial instinct, and ambition to fast-track into a senior national accounts role?

Our client, a fast-growing supplier of premium products to the UK commercial construction sector, is on the hunt for a dynamic, hands-on National Account Manager. This isn’t just another account management role—it’s your opportunity to own, grow, and lead a national customer portfolio within your first 6 months.

If you thrive on closing deals, meeting clients face to face, and building lasting partnerships, this is the platform you’ve been waiting for.

Why this role stands out:

• You’ll start by doing what you do best—sales. From daily prospecting to face-to-face customer visits, you’ll be the engine of growth.
• As you build a pipeline of successful wins and relationships, you’ll transition into a strategic national account leadership role, managing high-value clients and major project accounts across the UK.
• Work 2 days a week from a modern office in Kettering, and spend 3 days out in the field—with full autonomy to own your week and drive results.
• Join a passionate, fast-moving team in a business that’s scaling rapidly and investing in growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Win new business through proactive outreach, appointments, and tailored proposals.
• Own and grow existing key accounts, nurturing them into long-term partnerships.
• Project manage large-scale opportunities (including deals over £100k).
• Deliver CPD presentations and in-person product specification support.
• Provide insight on customer behaviour, market trends and competitor activity to improve positioning.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through regular communication, support and problem solving.
• Work closely with directors and the internal sales team to align activity and progress.

About You:

• A proven sales hunter with a background in B2B sales (ideally construction or technical products).
• A confident face-to-face communicator with the presence and energy to win people over.
• You thrive in target-driven environments and love being out in the field closing deals.
• You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves—you're commercially savvy, self-sufficient, and highly organised.
• You want a clear progression path—and you’re ready to take ownership of a growing national portfolio.

What’s on offer:

• £Highly competitive basic salary
• £500/month car allowance
• Uncapped bonus scheme tied to personal performance
• 25 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown
• Pension scheme
• Career development – genuine path to senior leadership within 6–12 months

If this sounds like you, please apply here or call Kim to discuss further.