National Account Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a National Account Manager to join a growing and industry leader within their sector.

Our client are a Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) manufacturer who are looking to for a National Account Manager to join them. This is an exciting opportunity to grow a category with the marketing backing of a industry leader including support from their EMEA team!
 
Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a close and effective working relationship with the Marketing Team to develop the brand strategy & expand brand recognition
• Convey a consistent brand message across all channels, in line with the overall Ryobi brand strategy.
• Being a part of the product development process
• Build & implement a solid & workable category plan
• Prepare a brand plan annually with anticipated channel growth including revenues.
• Explore distribution channels to establish and grow the OPE channel
• Maintain annual business plans to account level, for each respective national and regional accounts, in conjunction with the corporate strategy.
• Overall P&L responsibility from gross turnover to operating income.
• Identify new opportunities for business growth within the channel through strategic product range development and promotional planning

• At least 7-8 years strong field sales experience gained in relevant industry with a proven track record of sales success.
• Effective team/line management experience.
• Good OPE knowledge with ability to practically demonstrate product portfolio.
• Strong selling and negotiation skills to help develop business relations to further grow/strengthen market share and profitability.
• Good time management skills to include the co-ordination of multiple projects, ability to work with minimum supervision and delivery of results within strict deadlines
• Ability to think strategically and in consideration of the widest picture.
• UK travel and occasional European travel will be required.