Account Director

Account Director

Full-time, Permanent 

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per annum + up to 20% bonus + car allowance

Working: Monday-Friday 

Location: 2 days per week in Winnersh (RG41 5TP) and London  

Are you an inspiring Account Director ready to make your mark in Field Marketing?At REL Field Marketing, we're growing fast and looking for a confident, collaborative leader to drive success across one or more key customer partnerships.

You'll take ownership of account strategy, financial performance, and day-to-day delivery ensuring everything runs seamlessly, efficiently, and with purpose. Leading talented teams and building trusted relationships, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding results that make a real difference.

What you'll do

• Drive the account strategy to deliver growth and customer satisfaction
• Inspire and develop your team to perform at their best
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and performance with accuracy and confidence
• Build strong, trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement
• Ensure operations are efficient, compliant, and commercially aligned

What We're Looking For 

• Client Leadership - trusted strategic partner to senior marketing and brand teams; adept at influencing at C-suite level and driving joint business planning

• Strategic Thinking - expertise in developing omnichannel strategies that integrate shopper marketing, digital, and experiential activity (experience in two areas min) 

• FMCG & Retail Expertise - deep understanding of category dynamics, trade drivers, retailer relationships, and seasonal planning cycles

• Campaign Development - proven track record delivering  in-store campaigns for household-name brands, driving shelf space and sales 

• Team Leadership - strong people manager; experienced in mentoring Account Managers and leading team delivery

• Commercial Acumen - skilled in forecasting, budgeting, and delivering profitability while ensuring quality and creativity

Why Join REL

• Be part of a business that rewards innovation, impact, and energy 
• Work with some of the UK's biggest brands in a role that offers genuine scope to shape, lead, and succeed 
• A supportive, open, and forward-thinking team culture where your ideas count
• 24 days annual leave (increasing annually up to 29 days) plus bank holidays
• Benefits include: Medicash, EV salary sacrifice scheme, gym benefit, enhanced pension, life assurance, enhanced paternity, maternity & adoption leave + Perkbox and Taste Card

If you're ready to lead with impact and grow with a business that values energy, innovation, and results - we'd love to hear from you.

At REL Field Marketing, our colleagues are valued, supported, and set up for success by empowering them with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel in a dynamic environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate individuality.

Awards

We are an Award-Winning Workplace We're proud to be recognised as one of UK & Europe's Best Workplaces every year since 2015, with additional accolades:

• UK's Best Workplaces for Women (since 2018)
• UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (since 2022)
• UK's Best Workplaces for Development (since 2024)
• UK's Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services (2023)
• Happiest Workplace Award (WorkL, 2023)

We're also the most awarded agency in our industry, with multiple FMBE awards (our industry awards) and more Agency of the Year titles than any competitor.

Sustainability

Looking for a company committed to a Sustainable Future? Our environmental achievements include...

• Ecovadis – Silver Award
• ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 Certifications
• Cyber Essentials Accreditation
• Partnership with Oblong Trees

Ready to join a workplace where your talents are recognised, your growth is supported, and your success is celebrated? Join us

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