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Remote National Account ManagerWonderful Recruitment • Preston, England
Remote National Account Manager

Remote National Account Manager

Wonderful Recruitment • Preston, England
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Remote
Job description
National Account Manager | Toys & Games | Home-based | Permanent

Are you an experienced sales professional who thrives on building long-term customer relationships and growing key national accounts? Read on if you’re looking for your next commercial challenge in a creative and collaborative business.

Our partner: Our partner is a well-established brand house known for bringing to life some of the most cherished characters in children’s literature. With a focus on timeless design and product integrity, they develop high-quality soft toys and gifts that connect generations. Rooted in creativity and storytelling, they operate with a friendly, inclusive culture where relationships matter and everyone plays their part in delivering excellence.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage a portfolio of key national accounts, nurturing existing relationships and driving growth through increased listings and sales.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans to meet and exceed targets.
  • Prepare and deliver customer presentations, quotations, and promotional proposals.
  • Handle all aspects of trading relationships, including negotiating terms, planning promotions, and forecasting performance.
  • Attend trade shows, conferences and internal planning meetings to represent the business and strengthen partnerships.

Experience and skills that will deliver success in this role: The right candidate is a commercially-minded sales professional, with a proven track record of building strong relationships and delivering results in a product-led environment. You’ll be confident, driven, and skilled at working both independently and as part of a close-knit team.

Essential:
  • Proven success in managing and growing top tier national accounts within retail, grocery or gift channels with experience selling character licensed or related consumer products.
  • Experience with bespoke or special edition product ranges.
  • Confident negotiator with strong commercial acumen and forecasting ability.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable working from home and managing your own time effectively.
Desirable:
  • Background in nursery, toy or gift sectors.
  • Skilled in using epos data for planning and performance analysis.

The opportunity: This role offers both the autonomy to drive your own accounts and the backing of a supportive, values-led team. You’ll work with beloved brands, attend trade shows, and help shape how the company goes to market. It’s a chance to really make an impact while enjoying a warm, flexible working culture.

What’s on offer:
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Working pattern: Home-based, with regular office visits
  • Reports to: Head of Sales
  • Car Allowance, generous commission structure

Applications: Click the button below.

Alternatively, send your CV to Dan at dan@wonderfulideasproject.com
If applying via email, please use the following as the subject line: National Account Manager | JobID: ZR_299_JOB

Don't delay in applying if this is the job for you! We're not working to a fixed closing date, so we're keen to hear from you as soon as possible.

We understand what it's like when you don't get a response to your application. Although we work hard to acknowledge everybody, many of our roles have a large number of applicants and we can't always respond to all of you.

At Wonderful, we are dedicated to promoting diversity in all its forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment that promotes equal opportunities for wonderful people. We actively encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply and warmly welcome all individuals with exceptional abilities, irrespective of their background.

Find out more about Wonderful:
www.wonderfulrecruitment.com
www.linkedin.com/company/wonderful-recruitment-and-development/

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