National Account Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a professional, team-oriented, results driven individual to join our sales team as National Account Manager.

Reporting to the Director of National Accounts, you will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of national accounts.

Skills and Experience

• Previous account management experience.
• Proven track record in growing and delivering sales/profit plans.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude and be highly motivated to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Results orientated.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and in a group/team setting.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities and tasks will include:

• Understand and develop strong relationships between the brand and customers.
• Ensure ownership of key areas of responsibility to meet the strategic objectives of the business.
• Work collaboratively with all areas of the Company to ensure the best levels of service are achieved for our customers.
• Engage excellent problem-solving techniques by identifying the root cause through to resolution, to maximise customer satisfaction within the boundaries of business procedures.
• Maintain communication to ensure stock availability.
• Seek to reduce waste and improve processes wherever possible.
• Understand how you contribute to the on-going success of the Company and maintain confidentiality of business information.
• Carry out all reasonable tasks as requested by a manager.

Skills and Experience

Previous national account selling roles are a must, with proven record in delivering growth and profitability.

Our national accounts demand completion of monthly documentation, requiring considerable excel skills along with the ability to construct a joint business plan and manage a P&L for each account. Above average skills in Outlook, PowerPoint and Word are required.

Hours:  37.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

Location:     This is a home-based position, but attendance at Sterling House, Clipper Close, Ramsgate, CT11 5GG for meetings and events throughout the year is mandatory.

Applications, including a CV to be submitted to nicholas.poole@wahl.co.uk   (No Agencies please).