National Account Manager – UK

About the role

Saint-Gobain is seeking a National Account Manager to lead sales growth for its British Gypsum and Isover brands across the United Kingdom. This customer‑centric position owns a portfolio of key accounts, develops strategic sales plans and works closely with internal teams to increase market share and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan aligned with overall business objectives for assigned national accounts.
• Drive annual revenue and volume targets, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with head‑office and regional contacts, positioning Saint‑Gobain brands as preferred suppliers.
• Conduct regular business reviews, add value to national agreements and support pricing initiatives.
• Implement marketing, merchandising and promotional activities in collaboration with allocated accounts.
• Analyse sales data, identify trends and translate insights into actionable growth plans.
• Contribute to demand forecasting and support wider commercial teams as needed.

Required profile

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret data and spot market trends.
• Excellent relationship‑building and stakeholder‑management skills, confident influencing at all organisational levels.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Results‑driven, resilient and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive problem‑solver who takes ownership of ideas and solutions.
• Collaborative mindset, capable of working effectively with cross‑functional internal teams and external customers.

Required skills

• Valid full UK driving licence.