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National Account Manager

Exclusively Managed by Ainsworth Recruitment

Ainsworth Recruitment has been exclusively retained to recruit an exceptional National Account Manager on behalf of a market-leading organisation operating within the healthcare workforce and recruitment sector. This is a confidential search for a commercially driven professional looking to make a significant impact within a fast-paced, service-led business.

As National Account Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of strategic national accounts, developing long-term partnerships while identifying opportunities to grow revenue, improve service delivery, and strengthen customer relationships. Working collaboratively with operational, commercial, and senior leadership teams, you will play a key role in delivering sustainable business growth and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction across multiple locations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious account management professional with a proven track record of managing complex B2B relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and delivering measurable results within the healthcare recruitment sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of strategic national accounts, acting as the primary commercial contact.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders at all levels, ensuring outstanding customer experience and long-term retention.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue through cross-selling, upselling, and strategic account development.
• Lead regular business reviews, analysing performance data, KPIs, market trends, and customer insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure service delivery consistently exceeds client expectations.
• Develop and implement account plans aligned with organisational growth objectives.
• Prepare commercial proposals, negotiate contract renewals, and support tender opportunities where appropriate.
• Utilise the company’s CRM system to manage pipelines, forecast opportunities, maintain accurate customer records, and provide meaningful business reporting.
• Monitor competitor activity and market developments to identify new commercial opportunities.
• Represent the organisation professionally at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Essential: Proven experience in National Account Management, Key Account Management, or Business Development within the healthcare recruitment sector.
• Essential: Strong understanding of healthcare staffing, workforce solutions, and recruitment services.
• Experience managing large, complex client relationships across multiple locations.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify growth opportunities and deliver against revenue targets.
• Excellent analytical skills with confidence interpreting commercial data and performance metrics.
• Outstanding negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage customer relationships, reporting, and sales activity.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a recognised market leader within the healthcare workforce sector.
• High-profile national account portfolio with genuine autonomy.
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Hybrid working environment with national travel.

This appointment is being managed exclusively by Ainsworth Recruitment. All applications, enquiries, and expressions of interest should be submitted directly to Ainsworth Recruitment.

Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Work from home

Experience:

• Business development: 3 years (required)
• Healthcare Recruitment: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Remote