Senior National Account Manager - Non-Food

Our client:

• Close-knit family run business that operate in homewares and gifting
• Products are innovative, unique and tailored specifically for the retailers across a mix of brand & private-label
• Business supply a number of key retail channels including grocery, department stores, online and garden centre groups
• Culturally it’s a supportive, inclusive business with strong values and can demonstrate a number of long-standing employees
• Placing high emphasis on ethical practices with all overseas suppliers and ensuring products are manufactured with sustainability in mind

The role:

• Responsible for managing and developing a number of existing UK retail accounts. This is likely to include Dunelm, Top 4 grocers, Next and JLP depending on experience
• Need to work in a collaborative manner with all customers, develop and nurture long-term relationships
• Be entrepreneurial, a self-starter and able to make an impact in an small business
• Work closely with all other areas of the company including product development, sourcing and marketing
• Work autonomously, be self-sufficient and comfortable working independently

Ideal candidate:

• Will need to have strong previous national account management experience in a non-food category
• If you have operated in housewares, gifting, home furnishings or a similar industry this role would be a great fit
• Experience of managing a mix of high street/grocery retailers would be beneficial particularly Tesco or Dunelm
• Comfortable in a product driven, creative and collaborative small business environment
• Able to hit the ground running and add value quickly

Benefits & details:

• Up to £55,000 basic
• Car allowance, commission scheme and wider benefits
• Role is fully home-based with UK travel to customers and occasionally to head office when required

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