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: Up to £55k base
● Working pattern: Home-based, with regular office visits
● Reports to: Head of Sales
● Car Allowance, generous commission structure
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.
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