National Account Manager
Blackburn (Hybrid, with travel when needed)
£41,000 – £55,000 + Car Allowance
We are working with awell-established, design-led businesswithin the home interiors sector, seeking to appoint an experiencedNational Account Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to join acreative, fast-paced organisation, taking ownership of key national accounts while driving growth and profitability.
The Role:
You will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of national retail accounts, ensuring strong commercial performance and long-term partnerships.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing and growing key national customer accounts
- Driving sales, margin, and profitability across accounts
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities
- Leading commercial negotiations and agreeing trading terms
- Developing and executing account plans
- Working cross‑functionally with Product, Design, and Marketing teams
- Monitoring performance, forecasting, and managing budgets
About You
- Proven experience in aNational Account Manager role
- Strong track record of managing and growing major retail accounts
- Commercially astute with experience in sales, margin, and P&L management
- Confident negotiator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Ideally experience withinhome, fashion, lifestyle, or creative sectors
- Highly organised with strong communication and analytical skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary (£41,000 – £55,000) + car allowance
- Hybrid working with flexibility
- Opportunity to work in acreative, design‑led environment
- Your birthday off
- Self‑managed time / autonomy in your role
- Employee discount (up to 60%)
- Generous pension scheme (up to 10%)
- Life assurance
- Free on‑site parking
- Regular social events
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