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National Sales Manager

Noble Futures


Job Location:

Preston - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

National Sales Manager - Trade & Wholesale

North West Hybrid 2 days onsite per week with regular customer and field-based travel.


Were working with an established and growing business within the pet industry to recruit a National Sales Manager.

This is a senior commercial leadership role with responsibility for driving profitable growth across the Trade and Wholesale channel developing key customer relationships and leading a multi-disciplinary sales team.

Its an ideal opportunity for someone who is ready to step into a broader commercial leadership position or for an established leader looking for a role with greater influence and ownership.


The Role


  • Lead the strategy and performance of the Trade channel.
  • Manage and develop a team across National Accounts Field Sales Internal Sales and Telesales.
  • Build strong relationships with major pet retail and specialist customers.
  • Identify opportunities to drive sales distribution margin and profitability.
  • Lead commercial projects across pricing SKU rationalisation processes and reporting.
  • Work closely with Marketing Supply Chain and senior leadership to deliver channel growth.
  • Develop talent and improve accountability and performance across the team.


About You


Were looking for an experienced pet industry commercial leader with:

  • Proven National Account Management or Channel Management experience.
  • Experience managing major retail specialist or pet trade customers.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent commercial and strategic capability.
  • A track record of delivering profitable growth and commercial improvement.
  • The ability to operate in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
  • A hands-on collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at senior level.


Whats On Offer

  • Salary up to 70000 depending on experience
  • Car Allowance and Bonus
  • Hybrid Working
  • Autonomy to influence strategy develop a talented team and make a visible impact on customer relationships channel performance and profitability.


For more information please contact Laura onor email




Required Experience:

Manager


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Noble Futures is the leading specialist recruitment consultancy for the Animal Health, Agricultural, Equine & Pet industries in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

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