Account Manager 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 ambitious Account Manager 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.

We are seeking an Account Manager to lead client partnerships at the agency. In this role, you will own client relationships end-to-end, define strategic marketing initiatives, and ensure the 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 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

• £35-40k depending on experience
• hybrid working (60% in the office/40% WFH
• part-time hours considered