PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of National Account Manager, based in the UK, on a permanent basis reporting to our UK Sales Director. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 6,000 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
JOB SUMMARY:
As the National Accounts Manager, you will bring your PPE and/or workwear sales experience to manage the Large Strategic National Accounts in the UK. As National Accounts Manager you will service, manage, retain and grow Portwest's National Accounts who are a key driver of growth. You should be able to work well alone, design, implement and lead projects and collaborate with multiple members of the sales team as well as the Regional Sales Manager to continue to build upon the company’s success in the region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage Portwest's National Accounts
- Identify opportunities to expand and grow sales with our National Accounts
- Attract, retain and grow Portwest's National Accounts
- Create projects based on customer expectations
- Work closely & coordinate with the sales team to deliver projects for our National Accounts
- Oversee deliverance of projects from Area Sales Managers to Customers
- Work closely with the RSM / Sales Director to deliver value for our National Accounts
- This is a National role, so travel will be required frequently
- Analyse sales and KPI reports and recommend how the sales team can adjust to increase sales
- Meet sales targets as agreed with HQ / Sales Director
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years PPE, workwear or safety wear sales experience is preferred
- Project management skills and experience
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with a strategic mindset
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COMPANY AWARDS
- Great Place To Work 2024
- Private Irish Business of the year – Export Industry Awards 2025
- Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025
Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.
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What We Do
Formed in 1904, Portwest is firmly established as a leader in the design and manufacture of high quality Workwear, Footwear and PPE. Excellent quality, very competitive pricing and large stock holding ensures we offer a market leading service to all our customers. With distribution throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and the USA, supported by factories in the Far East our unique collection of safety apparel and PPE protects people all over the world in many diverse industries and situations. Service highlights Our stock levels are at an all-time high and our innovative operations ensure all orders are picked, packed and ready for dispatch accurately and on-time. With over 1500 individual product lines, Portwest are truly a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all safety apparel and PPE requirements. Contact Us For contact details on your nearest Portwest office please visit: https://www.portwest.com/contacts Portwest Headquarters: Portwest House IDA Industrial Park Westport Co Mayo F28 FY88 Ireland Tel: +353 98 26411 Email: [email protected]
