National Account Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a long-standing manufacturing business on the outskirts of Goole in a National Account Manager position. This role is ideal for someone with early-stage commercial experience who is ready to step up and take ownership of key retail relationships while supporting wider national accounts.

You'll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering ongoing training, structured development and a clear route to progress your career within commercial account management.

National Account Manager responsibilities include:

• Managing a small portfolio of national retail customers, ensuring excellent service and consistent communication.
• Supporting senior commercial managers with major UK accounts and strategic customer projects.
• Working closely with operations, supply chain and marketing to keep service levels high and customer expectations met.
• Monitoring account performance, reviewing sales data and preparing reports, forecasts and commercial summaries.
• Responding to customer queries promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain strong relationships.
• Building effective, long term partnerships with buyers and commercial stakeholders.
• Taking an active role in customer presentations, proposals and business reviews.
• Building strong knowledge of product ranges, category trends and the wider retail landscape.

The ideal person will be driven, commercially minded and confident working with data and customers. Experience in sales, account management or a customer facing commercial role is important, ideally around 2 years. Field sales exposure would be useful but not essential. Strong Excel skills and a genuine interest in growing into a full National Account Manager position will set you up for success.

This is a full time office based role, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with a paid one hour lunch break. The salary is £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience, with excellent opportunities for long term development within a supportive and collaborative commercial team.

If you're looking for a step up, genuine progression and the chance to manage national retail relationships, this is a brilliant opportunity to move your career forward. ake that next step.