Taylor Higson
Job title:
National Account Manager – Consumer Tech Products
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Taylor Higson
Job description
National Account Manager – Consumer Tech Products
Location: Hybrid (Office: 1 day/week minimum)
Salary: £45,000 20% bonus car allowance or car
Benefits: 26 days holiday (rising to 30), global brand exposure, career developmentLooking for your next big move in retail account management? Ready to take the reins of a multi-million-pound client and shape the next wave of retail growth?
This is your chance to join a global market leader in consumer tech – known for innovation, high-quality products, and a bold, energetic culture.We’re hiring a National Account Manager to lead the day-to-day management of one of our clients most high-profile retail accounts (worth £6.5 million annually) while also driving growth into new retail markets. This role is 60% Account Management, 40% New Business – and 100% for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, hands-on environment.Your Key Responsibilities:– Take ownership of a large national retail account – full end-to-end responsibility from forecasting and delivery through to payment and product launches.
– Be the daily contact and driving force behind the account – no day is the same and your influence will be visible across the business.
– Represent the brand and ensure execution excellence on all fronts.
– Prepare, steer and present business reviews with the retailer and wider business.
– Identify and build relationships with new retail partners – from premium fashion retailers to theme parks.
– Work from scratch – find contacts, pitch ideas, and open doors. You’ll be handed a wish list of priority targets to run with.
– Explore fresh market opportunities with creativity and tenacity – be disruptive (in a good way) and proactive in presenting new strategies.About You:– 3–5 years’ national account management experience, working with major retailers in the consumer goods space (e.g. Boots, Selfridges, John Lewis, Very etc).
– Experience managing large, high-profile accounts and presenting to senior stakeholders.
– Comfortable juggling multiple deadlines, switching gears quickly, and staying cool under pressure.
– Driven, tenacious, confident – someone with a spark and the ability to stay upbeat and focused.
– Strong data and commercial acumen – able to interpret performance, identify opportunities, and present with clarity.
– Background in consumer product sales (e.g., beauty, fashion accessories, tech, homeware) with a strong understanding of retail buyer expectations.
– Experience working within a matrix or large global organisation – able to navigate internal structures.
– Must live within a 2-hour radius of Bedfordshire – Monday office presence is essential, plus flexibility to travel to LondonWhy This Role?– Full ownership of a flagship account – massive visibility and impact.
– Unique dual focus on managing a major existing relationship and unlocking exciting new business opportunities.
– Opportunity to join a fast-growing team in a truly global brand.
– Structured bonus and strong benefits that reward results and contribution.This isn’t just another account manager role.
This is for someone who wants to make a difference, shake things up, and be recognised for it.Sound like your kind of challenge?
Apply now with a CV that shows us your fire, your retail know-how, and your ability to lead from the front. And if you’re asked why we should hire you – tell us how you’ll make a difference, not just that you’re “good at what you do.”Ref: 1590416
Expected salary
£45000 per year
Location
Bedfordshire
Job date
Fri, 09 May 2025 01:16:10 GMT
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