Job Title: Account Manager
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Hertford, Hybrid (office & site visits as required)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days holiday + birthday off, statutory pension, hybrid working
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Account Manager to join our client’s team. This role will focus on managing a major retail account, working closely with a leading brand to deliver high-quality in-store campaigns. The position requires strong organisational skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the main point of contact for a large retail account, ensuring excellent client service and satisfaction.
Manage end-to-end delivery of in-store campaigns, from initial brief through to completion.
Rewrite and refine client briefs to ensure clarity and feasibility.
Oversee product management, including costs, timelines, and on-site requirements.
Conduct regular site visits (driving licence required).
Manage project budgets and costs, ensuring efficiency and profitability.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure campaigns are executed to a high standard and delivered on time.
Monitor campaign progress, resolve issues, and keep clients updated with regular reports.
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in account management, ideally within marketing, retail, or brand environments.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to rewrite briefs effectively.
Confident managing budgets and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Full UK driving licence (essential, due to site visits).
A collaborative, client-focused approach with the ability to build strong relationships.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.
Hybrid working model.
25 days annual leave + your birthday off.
Statutory pension.
The opportunity to work on a high-profile account with leading retail brand.
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.
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