Job Introduction

National Account Manager 

(Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover)

Location: National (UK)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – Up to 12 Months (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full Time, 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Speedy Work Life Balance (SWLB): 9-day fortnight

Job Introduction

We may have started small, but we've always had big ideas.

We're looking for an experienced National Account Manager to join our Strategic Accounts team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract for up to 12 months.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven individual who thrives on building long-term partnerships with major customers. Working across a national portfolio, you'll play a key role in driving growth, delivering innovative solutions and ensuring Speedy continues to be the partner of choice for some of the UK's largest organisations across the construction, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

If you're passionate about strategic account management, customer excellence and delivering commercial success, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As National Account Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of strategic national customers, developing and delivering account plans that drive sustainable growth and strengthen long-term relationships.

You'll work collaboratively across the wider business to identify opportunities, develop tailored solutions and ensure an exceptional customer experience from initial engagement through to operational delivery.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong commercial awareness, excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at every level, including board-level contacts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of National Account customers across the construction, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner and senior point of contact.
• Develop end-to-end customer solutions that support both customer objectives and Speedy's strategic goals.
• Retain and grow existing revenue while identifying opportunities for new products and services.
• Develop and implement National Account Plans aligned with business objectives.
• Lead customer engagement throughout investigations, solution development, implementation and operational delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prepare commercial proposals and respond to customer opportunities.
• Oversee pricing strategies and commercial submissions for your portfolio.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and growth plans.
• Maintain accurate customer information and pipeline activity within CRM systems.
• Monitor account performance, customer debt and commercial performance against agreed targets.
• Support national marketing initiatives and identify new business opportunities for inclusion within the National Account portfolio.
• Build and maintain a strong national network of customer contacts, including executive and board-level stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

You'll be a confident relationship builder with a proven ability to manage strategic customer accounts and deliver commercial growth.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant experience in National Account Management, Strategic Account Management or Business Development.
• A strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience managing complex customer relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Proven success delivering revenue growth and developing long-term account strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging at senior and board level.
• Strong planning, forecasting and budget management experience.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage customer activity and reporting.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple business functions.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Experience within the hire, construction, infrastructure or industrial sectors would be highly advantageous.

What We Offer

At Speedy, we know our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a fantastic range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• Competitive salary with a performance-related bonus.
• Speedy Work Life Balance (SWLB) – our 9-day fortnight, giving you an extra day off every other week.
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy additional leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 95% colleague discount across the Speedy Group.
• Career Line of Sight – clear development pathways and genuine opportunities for progression.
• Ongoing learning and development through our industry-leading training programmes.
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan.
• My Staff Shop – exclusive discounts and offers from hundreds of leading retailers.
• Green Commute Initiative, supporting sustainable travel.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free and confidential support covering wellbeing, mental health, financial advice and legal guidance.
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub and a range of colleague wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible working opportunities where the role allows.
• A supportive and inclusive culture where your contribution is recognised and valued.

Why Join Speedy?

At Speedy, we're committed to helping our customers succeed while creating an environment where our people can thrive. Whether you're building strategic customer partnerships, delivering innovative solutions or driving commercial growth, you'll be joining a business that values collaboration, ambition and continuous development.

This maternity cover role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a high-performing national team while gaining valuable experience with one of the UK's leading hire businesses.

Please note: Speedy reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Some roles within the Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance check.

The Speedy Group is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK before employment commences.