About the role

  • National Account Manager overseeing key retail accounts, driving growth for an award-winning games company.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage national retail accounts, acting as the primary point of contact
  • Take full P&L responsibility for assigned accounts, ensuring profitable growth
  • Lead forecasting, budgeting and demand planning, working closely with internal teams
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with overall business objectives
  • Negotiate trading terms, promotions, ranging and distribution
  • Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to deliver best-in-class execution
  • Attend and represent Big Potato Games at trade shows, buyer meetings and industry events
  • Analyse sales data and market trends to identify risks and opportunities
  • Maintain accurate reporting with strong attention to detail

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a National Account Manager or Key Account Manager
  • Direct experience working with UK retailers such as Waterstones, John Lewis, B&M, The Range and/or Waitrose
  • Background in the Toys, Games or Gifting industry is strongly preferred
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience owning full P&L responsibility
  • Confident in forecasting, strategic planning and data-led decision making
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Comfortable working as part of a collaborative team, while also demonstrating autonomy, ownership and initiative
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
  • Willingness to travel and attend trade shows as required

Benefits

  • 4 days week Monday to Thursday
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Employee Benefits Trust Scheme
  • £500 holiday bonus & lots of free board games
  • Bupa Healthcare plus Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Monthly yoga
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Cycle to work scheme

Job title

National Account Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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