Account Director - Fully Remote

Account Director, Fully Remote | UK Based | up to £100,000 base salary  Bonus (typically @£20K)  £6,000 Car Allowance  Benefits Are you ready to turn major client relationships into outstanding commercial success? Overview of the Account Director:
What if your next role gave you the opportunity to take ownership of strategic client accounts, shape long-term growth strategies, influence senior decision-makers and make a measurable impact on business performance — all while working fully remotely? We're looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Account Director who knows how to build powerful client relationships, unlock untapped revenue opportunities and turn customer partnerships into long-term, profitable growth.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished account leader who combines strategic thinking with commercial sharpness, thrives on accountability and understands that exceptional account management is about far more than keeping clients happy. It's about making them more successful, strengthening partnerships and creating new opportunities for growth. If you're someone who sees potential where others see routine, takes ownership rather than waiting for direction, and has the confidence to influence at board level, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The opportunity:

Make your impact count You'll take ownership of a portfolio of strategic client accounts, with responsibility for financial performance, customer satisfaction, retention and growth. You'll become the senior relationship lead for your clients, developing trusted partnerships with executive stakeholders while identifying opportunities to expand services, strengthen commercial agreements and deliver greater value. You'll also play a pivotal role in helping clients embrace the next generation of digital communications, supporting the transition from traditional print-based solutions towards innovative digital platforms and SaaS-based services.

This isn't a role for someone who simply manages the status quo. It's for someone who challenges it, spots opportunities and turns ambition into measurable results. What you'll be responsible for Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual financial targets. Identify opportunities to increase revenue, improve margins and strengthen profitability. Protect contractual commercials and ensure all legitimate additional charges are identified and recovered.

Maintain accurate forecasts and take proactive action to address financial risks. Oversee billing accuracy, aged debt and commercial compliance. Develop clear, structured account development plans for every strategic client. Identify and convert upselling and cross-selling opportunities. Build a robust pipeline of future growth opportunities, supported by disciplined forecasting. Lead contract renewals, securing profitable agreements that support long-term partnerships. Identify opportunities to expand the scope of services and introduce new digital solutions.

Build multi-year strategies that align customer objectives with commercial growth. Build influential relationships with senior executives and operational stakeholders. Lead strategic account reviews and operational performance meetings. Monitor customer satisfaction, service performance and agreed KPIs. Take ownership of escalations, ensuring problems are resolved quickly and effectively. Champion the client's interests internally, influencing decisions across Operations, Finance, Digital and Product. Proactively identify service improvements that strengthen customer loyalty and deliver measurable value.

Identify opportunities to migrate clients away from traditional solutions towards digital and SaaS-based models. Work collaboratively with Digital and…