Account Manager - Sampling & Events
Are you looking for a fun, passionate, and supportive team? Do you thrive on managing projects end-to-end and bringing campaigns to life? Are you confident, organised, and a natural decision-maker?
Compensation & Working Conditions
Full Time, 12 months maternity cover. Salary up to £38,000 per annum + bonus opportunity, based on experience (OTE: up to £41,800 per annum). Working: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (occasional weekend or evening working, time in lieu). Location: Hybrid with 2 days per week in Winnersh (RG41 5TP) with occasional visits to client offices in London and Leeds.
About REL Field Marketing
We partner with some of the biggest retail names to deliver engaging, creative sampling & events campaigns across the UK.
The Role
As Account Manager, you will be responsible for the full delivery of sampling and branded events projects, ensuring campaigns are executed with precision, quality & creativity. You’ll work with our clients, internal teams and field managers to make sure everything runs smoothly, from the initial brief to post-campaign reporting.
This is a hands‑on, dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll need to juggle multiple priorities, motivate a tight‑knit team and deliver consistently high standards every time.
Key Responsibilities
* Client Management – Main point of contact for day‑to‑day queries; build strong relationships with clients, ensuring briefs delivered on time with thorough quality checks.
* Project Leadership – Lead and oversee sampling, experiential activities and branded events, from planning through to live delivery.
* Data & Insight – Pull and analyse reports, using data to influence change and present results to clients and field managers.
* Process Improvement – Identify and implement new ways of working, ensuring seamless adoption by the field team.
* Team Communication – Present project overviews and performance results confidently at all levels.
* Risk Management – Develop weekly contingency plans to minimise disruption and ensure smooth operations.
* Performance Reporting – Collate weekend compliance data and activity overviews to share with clients.
* Mentorship – Manage and develop a small team, including conducting 1:1s and providing cover during periods of leave.
* Collaboration – Work closely with the field team, recruitment team and systems team.
What we’re looking for
* Confident decision‑maker who takes full ownership of their work.
* Flexible, dynamic and able to adapt quickly to change.
* Skilled at building rapport and managing relationships across all levels.
* Experienced in campaign delivery and client‑facing roles.
* Strong presentation skills – comfortable presenting online (Teams, Google Meet) and in‑person.
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* Proficient with Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.
* Passionate about delivering exceptional results for clients.
What we offer in return
* Full training and ongoing support to help you excel.
* Clear career progression opportunities.
* A collaborative, fun, and rewarding working environment.
* 23 days annual leave (increasing to 25 after two years) + bank holidays.
* Benefits package including: enhanced pension, life assurance, Perkbox & Taste Card.
Early applications are strongly encouraged
We reserve the right to pause or close this vacancy prior to the listed closing date.
More About Us
Our colleagues are valued, supported and set up for success by empowering them with tools, training and opportunities to excel in a dynamic environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate individuality.
Awards
* UK & Europe’s Best Workplaces™ every year since 2015.
* UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (since 2018).
* UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing (since 2022).
* UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Development (since 2024).
* UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Consulting & Professional Services (2023).
* Happiest Workplace Award (WorkL, 2023).
Sustainability
* Ecovadis – Silver Award.
* ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 Certifications.
* Cyber Essentials Accreditation.
* Partnership with Oblong Trees.
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