Group Account Director

Job DescriptionGroup Account Director - Shopper Marketing£65k - £80k + Flexible working & Car allowance3 days per week in Buckinghamshire (car required) The companyWe are recruiting for a retail focused marketing agency who have been creating campaigns for some of the world's most iconic brands for more than 30 years.Part of a large marketing communications network, this agency have over 260 employees split across nine offices in the UK & America. They specialise in helping their clients create connected experiences with their customers through core practice areas of Retailer, Shopper and Amazon Marketing Services.Summary of RoleThis role is a key hire.You will join the senior management team and have a major bearing on key strategic decisions. Alongside the MD you will deliver new business presentations to potential/current clients.You'll look after a motivated team of five account managers/execs and work across a range of clients in FMCG, home improvements and pet care. Working closely with the planning team, you'll develop retail marketing strategies and guide clients through both on and offline campaigns. Internally you'll take responsibility for overall business financials, team structure and mentoring of juniors. Core Skills required:People managementAbility to establish clear performance expectationsNatural relationship builder (internal and external)A Strategic thinker who can ask the right questions of a clientProvides vision and direction to the client services teamAble to present and confidently explain complex concepts to clientsStrong commercial awareness and financial practices to control realistic quoting, budget management and invoicingThe ideal Candidate will have:8+ years of agency experience – preferably in a shopper/retail marketing agency.An understanding of ecommerce (AMS) and associated marketing techniquesExperience managing a team of account managers Track record of success in growing accounts What's in it for you?This is a stand out opportunity to work on some household brands in a growing agency that really look after their staff.As you would expect, the benefits are excellent.26 days holiday rising by 1 day p/a to 31 after 5 years servicePension - 5% from employee and 10% from company, for a total of 15% of salary.Private HealthcareFlexible working (2-3 days in office)Life InsuranceFree parkingPlease apply ASAP or contact Charlie
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