National Account Manager - Automotive Retail
About the Company
Our client is a market-leading manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality and category leadership. With significant market share across the automotive sector and a strong local manufacturing footprint, the business is uniquely positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities within the Australian retail market.
As part of an exciting growth strategy, the company is investing heavily in the expansion of its automotive retail channel, creating a rare opportunity for an experienced National Account Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a recognised consumer brand.
About the Role
Reporting to the National Sales Manager, this role will be responsible for managing and growing key automotive retail accounts across Australia. You will take ownership of an established portfolio, circa $10m, with a clear mandate to drive significant growth through existing national retailers and independent channels. Working closely with internal stakeholders across sales, marketing, supply chain and operations, you will lead customer relationships, execute product launches and develop strategic plans that strengthen market presence and deliver commercial outcomes.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners, working closely with buyers and category managers to identify growth opportunities and maximise category performance. The role will involve managing product launches, driving account plans, overseeing promotional activity and ensuring the successful execution of customer initiatives. You will be responsible for growing an existing portfolio while identifying opportunities to expand distribution, increase market share and strengthen customer engagement. Working collaboratively across the business, you will help ensure supply continuity, deliver exceptional customer service and support the long-term growth objectives of the retail channel.
Skills & Experience
This role would suite a National Account Manager with a proven track record managing large retail customers and driving growth within established accounts. Experience within automotive, consumer products, FMCG, hardware or related industries will be highly regarded, although not essential. The successful candidate will be a confident relationship builder with strong commercial acumen and the ability to engage effectively with buyers and category managers. You will bring a hands-on, collaborative approach, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy taking ownership of customer outcomes. Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to build a business, influence strategy and play a key role in an exciting growth journey.
How to apply
Sound like you? Hit APPLY NOW or reach out to Sarah Hay for a confidential discussion - saraha@sde.com.au
Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.
Our client is a market-leading manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality and category leadership. With significant market share across the automotive sector and a strong local manufacturing footprint, the business is uniquely positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities within the Australian retail market.
As part of an exciting growth strategy, the company is investing heavily in the expansion of its automotive retail channel, creating a rare opportunity for an experienced National Account Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a recognised consumer brand.
About the Role
Reporting to the National Sales Manager, this role will be responsible for managing and growing key automotive retail accounts across Australia. You will take ownership of an established portfolio, circa $10m, with a clear mandate to drive significant growth through existing national retailers and independent channels. Working closely with internal stakeholders across sales, marketing, supply chain and operations, you will lead customer relationships, execute product launches and develop strategic plans that strengthen market presence and deliver commercial outcomes.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners, working closely with buyers and category managers to identify growth opportunities and maximise category performance. The role will involve managing product launches, driving account plans, overseeing promotional activity and ensuring the successful execution of customer initiatives. You will be responsible for growing an existing portfolio while identifying opportunities to expand distribution, increase market share and strengthen customer engagement. Working collaboratively across the business, you will help ensure supply continuity, deliver exceptional customer service and support the long-term growth objectives of the retail channel.
Skills & Experience
This role would suite a National Account Manager with a proven track record managing large retail customers and driving growth within established accounts. Experience within automotive, consumer products, FMCG, hardware or related industries will be highly regarded, although not essential. The successful candidate will be a confident relationship builder with strong commercial acumen and the ability to engage effectively with buyers and category managers. You will bring a hands-on, collaborative approach, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy taking ownership of customer outcomes. Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to build a business, influence strategy and play a key role in an exciting growth journey.
How to apply
Sound like you? Hit APPLY NOW or reach out to Sarah Hay for a confidential discussion - saraha@sde.com.au
Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.
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- Contract Type permanent
- Reference BH-35344
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Salary$140000 - $170000 per annum
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Contact Name
Sarah Hay
National Account Manager - Automotive Retail
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