Client Services Director – Shopper Marketing Agency – Leeds (Hybrid)
Are you a Client Services Director looking for an exciting new opportunity?
DNA Recruit are partnering with a Leading Shopper Marketing Agency to find a commercially driven Client Services Director to lead UK and EU growth from their Leeds hub (with regular travel to Newcastle).
This agency goes far beyond in-store POS and e-commerce assets. They specialise in shopper-led strategy, category development, retailer engagement and innovation – helping global brands win at the point of purchase and beyond. With offices across the UK and internationally, they deliver impactful, insight-driven solutions for major global clients.
This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting to the Managing Director, with responsibility for driving client growth, commercial performance and team development across a significant portion of the agency.
About the Role
Client Leadership & Growth
* Build and deepen senior client relationships, identifying long-term partnership opportunities
* Drive organic and accelerated growth across brand, category, engagement and innovation capabilities
* Lead annual planning, scope development and contract negotiations
* Partner with new business teams on pitches and onboarding
* Ensure the agency remains visible, trusted and strategically embedded within client organisations
Leading the Work
* Oversee output across your client group, ensuring exceptional standards and measurable impact
* Shape responses to complex briefs across brand, category, engagement and innovation
* Align agency work with broader client business objectives and retailer requirements
* Champion KPIs, measurement frameworks and ROI-led thinking
* Continuously elevate the role of shopper strategy within client businesses
Financial & Operational Management
* Own forecasting, budgeting and margin performance across accounts
* Ensure clear scoping, effective resourcing and on-time, on-budget delivery
* Identify and mitigate risks around scope, delivery and competitive activity
Team Leadership & Development
* Lead and mentor Account Directors, Account Managers and cross-functional teams
* Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence
* Support career progression, performance management and succession planning
Agency Leadership
* Act as a senior voice shaping the evolution of client services within the agency
* Contribute to agency-wide initiatives and ways of working
* Role model values and champion a progressive, energetic culture
* Stay ahead of shopper marketing trends and retailer dynamics
Skills and Experience Required
* Significant shopper marketing agency experience
* Strong background across brand, category and retailer engagement projects
* Exceptional commercial acumen within an agency environment
* Outstanding account leadership and organisational skills
* Confident communicator and presenter at senior level
* Experience delivering digital, technology and content-led projects
* Comfortable managing multiple complex accounts simultaneously
* A natural relationship-builder with gravitas and energy
Salary & Details
* £70,000 - £85,000 per annum DOE
* Profit Share Bonus Scheme
📍 Location: Leeds (Hybrid 3:2) with regular Newcastle travel
📌 Job Reference: AW 11845
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