Retail Design Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Beyond The Book

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for an Account Manager or a Senior Account Manager to join a global retail agency for a full-time, permanent role.

This role offers hybrid working with 3 days per week on-site at the client's rural Leicestershire office. Salary depends on your level of experience, up to c. £45k pa if you are at a SAM level and c. £35k pa if you are at an AM level candidate.

About the Company

Our client is a long-established global retail agency with operations in the UK, mainland Europe, and the US. They offer end-to-end retail design services that encompass strategy, design, development, production, and deployment. Their client portfolio includes some celebrated household consumer electronics and sports brands, with ambitious plans to grow this already impressive list in the future.

About the Role

As an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager, you will work closely with the Account Director and the broader Client Services team. You will manage key client relationships and oversee the execution of retail design projects and campaigns for a major European consumer electronics brand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day client communications and organising and attending weekly client meetings.
• Overseeing the delivery of integrated retail design projects, ensuring a high standard of output.
• Briefing internal digital/retail design teams and working with external suppliers to ensure the creative meets client requirements, budget, and timing.
• Driving profitability and identifying opportunities to grow the account.
• Meeting sales targets and profit margin objectives, while regularly reporting on sales performance and forecasts.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Experience in a client services or project management role within an agency.
• An understanding and experience in retail design is essential.
• Commercially astute with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - you will engage with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Experience with consumer electronics brands is ideal but not essential.
• We would love to hear from someone who is looking for progression as there will be growth opportunities within the agency.