Account Director / Director

Group Account Director - Shopper Marketing £65k - £80k + Flexible working & Car allowance 3 days per week in Buckinghamshire (car required) We 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. You will join the senior management team and have a major bearing on key strategic decisions. 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. People management Ability to establish clear performance expectations Provides vision and direction to the client services team Strong commercial awareness and financial practices to control realistic quoting, budget management and invoicing 8+ years of agency experience – preferably in a shopper/retail marketing agency.

• An understanding of ecommerce (AMS) and associated marketing techniques
• Experience managing a team of account managers
• Track record of success in growing accounts

This is a stand out opportunity to work on some household brands in a growing agency that really look after their staff. 26 days holiday rising by 1 day p/a to 31 after 5 years service

• Pension - 5% from employee and 10% from company, for a total of 15% of salary.
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible working (2-3 days in office)
• Life Insurance
• Free parking

Please apply ASAP or contact Charlie #