⭐ Account Director, Stratford upon Avon, FT or PT, £40-45k FTE ⭐
About the Company
We are delighted to be working exclusively with a specialist agency working with premium independent retail brands to recruit an experienced and relationship-led Account Director into their growing team.
They combine deep sector expertise with strategy to drive measurable growth, increased enquiries, and strong brand positioning for our clients in a highly competitive market.
This is an exciting opportunity for a client-focused professional who enjoys building strong partnerships, developing strategic campaigns, and delivering measurable commercial results.
Description
In this role, you will own client relationships end-to-end, define strategic initiatives, and ensure delivery of campaigns that drive real business results.
Key Responsibilities
* Client Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for client accounts, building long-term partnerships and acting as a trusted advisor. Understand client business goals and proactively identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
* Strategic Planning: Develop strategies and account plans tailored to each client’s objectives. Translate business challenges into actionable, results-driven initiatives.
* Campaign Oversight: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of marketing campaigns, working with internal teams to ensure high-quality, timely execution that meets or exceeds client expectations.
* Business Growth: Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities, contributing directly to account revenue growth while maintaining excellent client satisfaction.
* Market Insight & Advisory: Provide strategic insights on industry trends, competitor activity, and market conditions, guiding clients toward informed, innovative decisions.
* Team Collaboration: Mentor and guide future junior team members, fostering a high-performance, client-focused culture across the team.
Experience
* Proven experience as an Account Director, or Senior Account Manager in a agency, ideally within retail, interiors, or home improvement sectors.
* Strong track record of managing high-value accounts and delivering measurable business growth.
* Expertise in strategy, campaigns, and integrated communications.
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
* Strategic, analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
* Energy, drive, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Remuneration
* £40-45k depending on experience
* Part-time hours considered
* Hybrid working - 60% in the office, 40% WFH