National Account Manager
Drive Commercial Impact at the Heart of Sport
If you’re passionate about sport and thrive in high-impact commercial roles, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
We’re looking for an experienced National Account Manager to lead and grow a major strategic partnership with one of the UK’s most prominent sporting organisations. This is a rare chance to work at the intersection of sport, commercial strategy, and national partnerships, helping shape how a major sporting body collaborates with suppliers and partners across the country.
In this senior role, you’ll take ownership of a flagship account, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders while driving commercial growth, innovation, and long-term value.
This is a high-visibility position within a leading national procurement organisation, offering real influence over strategy and the chance to play a key role in supporting the future of sport in the UK.
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What You’ll Be Doing
• Leading the strategic relationship with a major national sporting partner, acting as the key commercial contact
• Developing and delivering account growth strategies aligned with wider business goals
• Building strong relationships with senior decision-makers and stakeholders
• Identifying and unlocking new commercial opportunities within the partnership
• Driving revenue growth through negotiation, contract management, and strategic planning
• Managing financial performance, forecasts, and budgets for the account
• Leading internal sales activity, including pipeline management and opportunity conversion
• Providing guidance and leadership to internal teams to ensure high performance
• Working cross-functionally with procurement, operations, finance, and leadership teams
• Representing the organisation at national meetings, sporting events, and stakeholder forums
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What We’re Looking For
You’re a commercially minded professional who enjoys working in dynamic, relationship-driven environments.
You’ll bring:
• Proven experience as a National Account Manager, Strategic Account Manager, or senior commercial leader
• A strong track record of building and managing high-value partnerships
• Experience influencing and working with senior stakeholders
• A commercially driven mindset with the ability to identify and develop growth opportunities
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation and business development
• Experience managing or coaching sales or account teams
• The ability to operate confidently within complex national or multi-site accounts
• A willingness to travel nationally and thrive in a hybrid, field-based role
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What’s in It for You
• The chance to manage a high-profile national sporting partnership
• A strategic, senior role with real commercial influence
• The opportunity to work closely with leaders across sport, procurement, and business
• Hybrid working with national exposure
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
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If you’re motivated by sport, strategy, and high-value partnerships, this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping a major national collaboration.
