National Account Manager

  • CPJ Recruitment
  • Watford, Hertfordshire
  • Sep 09, 2025
Full time Marketing

Job Description

National Account Manager - Electrical Wholesalers

We are recruiting for a National Account Manager on behalf of a leading manufacturer of electrical products & solutions. The company has a strong reputation for innovation, service, and reliability, supplying both independent and national electrical wholesalers across the UK.

The Role of National Account Manager

  • Manage and develop relationships with national and independent electrical wholesalers, working at both head office and regional level.

  • Drive sales growth through joint business plans, promotional campaigns, and commercial agreements.

  • Negotiate terms, trading agreements, and rebates with procurement, contracts managers buyers, regional managers, regional directors and category managers.

  • Work closely with branch managers and regional sales teams to ensure strong stock availability, visibility, and sell-out.

  • Report directly to the Sales Director, with national responsibility and the support of an established field sales team.

The Candidate for the National Account Manager role

  • Proven track record as a National Account Manager, Key Account Manager or senior Area Sales Manager within the electrical industry (manufacturers, distributors, or related).

  • Strong understanding of electrical wholesalers and their route-to-market.

  • Commercially astute, confident in negotiation, and comfortable presenting at head office level.

  • Relationship-builder, able to engage across all levels from branch managers to board directors.

  • Strategic thinker who is also hands-on and results-driven.

The Package for the National Account Manager

  • Basic Salary: £55,000 - £59,000 (DOE)

  • Bonus: £20K-£25K

  • Hybrid Company Car

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Pension & healthcare package

  • Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing business

Ref: CPJ1756