Account Director; Client Development

Account Director (Client Development)

Location:

The Find, Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom.

The client is an industry‑leading experiential and shopper marketing agency that manages in‑store and out‑of‑store experiential events and activations for some of the most well‑known FMCG and retail brands.

The role seeks a commercially driven, creatively minded Account Director with a passion for experiential marketing, social‑first storytelling, and retail innovation. Responsibilities include leading the strategic development and delivery of immersive brand experiences for major clients, from activation design to integrated experiential and social campaigns.

• Own and grow a portfolio of key client accounts, managing relationships independently.
• Identify opportunities to increase spend and expand services through strategic account planning.
• Confidently lead client meetings, presentations, and budget discussions.
• Develop proposals and solutions aligned to client objectives, brand strategy, and market insight.
• Exceed agreed revenue and growth targets while managing objections effectively.
• Articulate the proposition with confidence and impact.
• Lead and contribute to pitches, proposals, and creative briefs.
• Manage complex quotations, margins, and financial processes, supporting junior team members.
• Act as a key contact across Experiential and Smart Mass Sampling teams.
• Work closely with Creative, Marketing, and Campaign Management to deliver high‑quality work on time and on budget.
• Ensure clear communication of KPIs, timelines, and commercial requirements.
• Coach and support junior team members, leading by example.
• Champion collaborative working across departments and maintain strong internal relationships.

• Proven account‑management experience, ideally within an experiential agency.
• Strong track record of client growth and new business development.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commercially astute, collaborative, and able to manage multiple clients simultaneously.
• Consistent history of achieving targets and identifying growth opportunities.

Director

Full‑time

Project Management

Marketing Services and Advertising Services