National Account Manager

National Account Manager

Blackburn (Hybrid, with travel when needed)

£41,000 – £55,000 + Car Allowance

We are working with a well-established, design-led business within the home interiors sector, seeking to appoint an experienced National Account Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative, fast-paced organisation, taking ownership of key national accounts while driving growth and profitability.

You will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of national retail accounts, ensuring strong commercial performance and long-term partnerships.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and growing key national customer accounts
• Driving sales, margin, and profitability across accounts
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Leading commercial negotiations and agreeing trading terms
• Developing and executing account plans
• Working cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Marketing teams
• Monitoring performance, forecasting, and managing budgets

• Proven experience in a National Account Manager role
• Strong track record of managing and growing major retail accounts
• Commercially astute with experience in sales, margin, and P&L management
• Confident negotiator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ideally experience within home, fashion, lifestyle, or creative sectors
• Highly organised with strong communication and analytical skills

• Competitive salary (£41,000 – £55,000) + car allowance
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Opportunity to work in a creative, design-led environment
• Your birthday off
• Self-managed time / autonomy in your role
• Employee discount (up to 60%)
• Generous pension scheme (up to 10%)
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking
• Regular social events