Key Account Manager / National Account Manager

Key Account Manager / National Account Manager

Housewares/Garden/DIY - High-Growth Consumer Brand

Location: Home based – 1 day a week in the Midlands

Salary: Up to £46,000 Basic + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits.

Why Join Us?

This is a genuinely exciting time to join our clients business. They are a fast-growing housewares/garden/DIY company with big ambitions, strong momentum, and a product range that continues to win space with major retailers. With new listings, innovation pipelines, and expansion plans underway, they are investing in their commercial team and are looking for a driven Key Account Manager / National Account Manager to help take them to the next level.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact, commercially focused role where you will own key customer relationships, drive growth, and influence strategy. Whether you’re an established Key Account Manager, a Buyer looking to move into a commercial sales role, or a National Account Coordinator ready for the next step, this role offers real responsibility, exposure, and career progression.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, have autonomy over your accounts, and play a visible role in shaping how they win in the market.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive profitable sales growth across key and national retail accounts
• Build and execute ambitious joint business plans
• Lead negotiations on price, range, promotions, and distribution
• Identify new opportunities through data, insight, and strong customer relationships
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and finance to deliver results
• Own forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting
• Represent the brand with confidence in senior-level customer meetings

Who We’re Looking For

We’re open-minded about background and are keen to speak to candidates with strong commercial instincts, including:

• Key Account Managers / National Account Managers within housewares, home, FMCG, or consumer goods
• Buyers or Junior Buyers looking to move into a commercial sales role
• National Account Coordinators / Account Executives ready for a step up

You’ll ideally bring:

• A strong understanding of retail dynamics and commercial decision-making
• Confidence with numbers, margins, and negotiations
• Energy, drive, and a results-focused mindset
• The ability to build credible relationships quickly
• A proactive, hands-on approach and desire to grow with the business
• Always open to learning

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• A key role with a high-growth, ambitious brand
• Real autonomy and influence — your impact will be visible
• Clear progression as the business continues to scale
• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where ideas are welcomed

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re commercially hungry, ambitious, and want to be part of a business on an exciting growth journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: Shelley Velati

Reference: SV/99885

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