National Sales/Account Manager

ACS Staffing Solutions

  • Kettering, Northamptonshire
  • £55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionAre you a driven salesperson first and foremost-with the charisma, commercial instinct, and ambition to fast-track into a senior national accounts role?Our client, a fast-growing supplier of premium products to the UK commercial construction sector, is on the hunt for a dynamic, hands-on National Account Manager. This isn't just another account management role-it's your opportunity to own, grow, and lead a national customer portfolio within your first 6 months.If you thrive on closing deals, meeting clients face to face, and building lasting partnerships, this is the platform you've been waiting for.Why this role stands out:
  • You'll start by doing what you do best-sales. From daily prospecting to face-to-face customer visits, you'll be the engine of growth.
  • As you build a pipeline of successful wins and relationships, you'll transition into a strategic national account leadership role, managing high-value clients and major project accounts across the UK.
  • Work 2 days a week from a modern office in Kettering, and spend 3 days out in the field-with full autonomy to own your week and drive results.
  • Join a passionate, fast-moving team in a business that's scaling rapidly and investing in growth.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Win new business through proactive outreach, appointments, and tailored proposals.
  • Own and grow existing key accounts, nurturing them into long-term partnerships.
  • Project manage large-scale opportunities (including deals over £100k).
  • Deliver CPD presentations and in-person product specification support.
  • Provide insight on customer behaviour, market trends and competitor activity to improve positioning.
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through regular communication, support and problem solving.
  • Work closely with directors and the internal sales team to align activity and progress.
About You:
  • A proven sales hunter with a background in B2B sales (ideally construction or technical products).
  • A confident face-to-face communicator with the presence and energy to win people over.
  • You thrive in target-driven environments and love being out in the field closing deals.
  • You're not afraid to roll up your sleeves-you're commercially savvy, self-sufficient, and highly organised.
  • You want a clear progression path-and you're ready to take ownership of a growing national portfolio.
What's on offer:
  • £Highly competitive basic salary
  • £500/month car allowance
  • Uncapped bonus scheme tied to personal performance
  • 25 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown
  • Pension scheme
  • Career development - genuine path to senior leadership within 6-12 months
If this sounds like you, please apply here or call Kim to discuss further.

ACS Staffing Solutions