National Account Manager - Sports

National Account Manager – Sporting Accounts

Location: Ideally based between Bristol and London (Hybrid / Field-Based)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Basic + Performance Bonus

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced National Account Manager with a passion for sport?

We're recruiting for a leading national commercial services organisation that partners with sporting organisations across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of high-profile sporting accounts, building strong relationships with key stakeholders while driving commercial growth and delivering exceptional account management.

This is far more than a traditional account management role. You'll become a trusted commercial partner, helping sporting organisations maximise value, identify new opportunities and strengthen long-term partnerships. If you enjoy working within the sporting industry and want a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As National Account Manager, you'll be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of national sporting accounts, acting as the main point of contact for senior stakeholders and ensuring each partnership continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a portfolio of national sporting accounts
• Build and develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Create and deliver strategic account plans focused on growth and long-term partnership success
• Identify new commercial opportunities across existing accounts
• Lead contract negotiations, renewals and commercial discussions
• Monitor account performance, budgets and forecasts
• Drive revenue growth through proactive account development
• Work closely with Procurement, Operations, Finance and Senior Leadership teams
• Provide guidance and support to internal sales and account management colleagues
• Represent the business at customer meetings, sporting events and industry networking opportunities across the UK

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial ability with a genuine passion for sport.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a National Account Manager, Strategic Account Manager or Senior Account Manager
• Experience managing large, multi-site or national customer accounts
• A proven ability to grow accounts and build long-term commercial partnerships
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A track record of delivering against sales, revenue and profitability targets
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong planning, forecasting and organisational abilities
• A genuine passion for sport, whether through playing, coaching, volunteering or simply being actively involved
• An interest in working closely with sporting organisations and understanding the challenges they face
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally

What's on Offer

• £55,000 - £60,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to manage a portfolio of high-profile sporting accounts
• A varied role combining strategic account management and commercial growth
• National travel and engagement with senior stakeholders across the sporting sector
• Long-term career progression within a growing and successful organisation

If you're an experienced National Account Manager who enjoys building lasting relationships and would love the opportunity to work closely with sporting organisations across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.