National Account Manager
Drive Commercial Impact at the Heart of Sport
If you’re passionate about sport and thrive in high-impact commercial roles, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
We’re looking for an experienced National Account Manager to lead and grow a major strategic partnership with one of the UK’s most prominent sporting organisations. This is a rare chance to work at the intersection of sport, commercial strategy, and national partnerships, helping shape how a major sporting body collaborates with suppliers and partners across the country.
In this senior role, you’ll take ownership of a flagship account, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders while driving commercial growth, innovation, and long-term value. This is a high-visibility position within a leading national procurement organisation, offering real influence over strategy and the chance to play a key role in supporting the future of sport in the UK.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the strategic relationship with a major national sporting partner, acting as the key commercial contact
- Developing and delivering account growth strategies aligned with wider business goals
- Building strong relationships with senior decision-makers and stakeholders
- Identifying and unlocking new commercial opportunities within the partnership
- Driving revenue growth through negotiation, contract management, and strategic planning
- Managing financial performance, forecasts, and budgets for the account
- Leading internal sales activity, including pipeline management and opportunity conversion
- Providing guidance and leadership to internal teams to ensure high performance
- Working cross-functionally with procurement, operations, finance, and leadership teams
- Representing the organisation at national meetings, sporting events, and stakeholder forums
What We’re Looking For
You’re a commercially minded professional who enjoys working in dynamic, relationship-driven environments.
- Proven experience as a National Account Manager, Strategic Account Manager, or senior commercial leader
- A strong track record of building and managing high-value partnerships
- Experience influencing and working with senior stakeholders
- A commercially driven mindset with the ability to identify and develop growth opportunities
- Demonstrated success in contract negotiation and business development
- Experience managing or coaching sales or account teams
- The ability to operate confidently within complex national or multi-site accounts
- A willingness to travel nationally and thrive in a hybrid, field-based role
What’s in It for You
- The chance to manage a high-profile national sporting partnership
- A strategic, senior role with real commercial influence
- The opportunity to work closely with leaders across sport, procurement, and business
- Hybrid working with national exposure
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
If you’re motivated by sport, strategy, and high-value partnerships, this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping a major national collaboration.
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