Account Director ** NOW PLACED in Stratford upon Avon

We are delighted to be working exclusively with a specialist marketing agency working with premium independent retail brands to recruit an experienced and relationship-led Account Director into their growing team.

They combine deep sector expertise with creative strategy to drive measurable growth, increased enquiries, and strong brand positioning for our clients in a highly competitive market.

This is an exciting opportunity for a client-focused marketing professional who enjoys building strong partnerships, developing strategic campaigns, and delivering measurable commercial results.

In this role, you will own client relationships end-to-end, define strategic marketing initiatives, and ensure delivery of campaigns that drive real business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for client accounts, building long-term partnerships and acting as a trusted advisor. Understand client business goals and proactively identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Strategic Planning: Develop marketing strategies and account plans tailored to each client’s objectives. Translate business challenges into actionable, results-driven marketing initiatives.
• Campaign Oversight: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of marketing campaigns, working with internal teams to ensure high-quality, timely execution that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Business Growth: Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities, contributing directly to account revenue growth while maintaining excellent client satisfaction.
• Market Insight & Advisory: Provide strategic insights on industry trends, competitor activity, and market conditions, guiding clients toward informed, innovative marketing decisions.
• Team Collaboration: Mentor and guide future junior team members, fostering a high-performance, client-focused culture across the team.

• Proven experience as an Account Director, or Senior Account Manager in a marketing agency, ideally within retail, interiors, or home improvement sectors.
• Strong track record of managing high-value accounts and delivering measurable business growth.
• Expertise in marketing strategy, digital campaigns, and integrated communications.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
• Strategic, analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Energy, drive, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

• £40-45k depending on experience
• Part-time hours considered
• Hybrid working - 60% in the office, 40% WFH