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Account Director

Birmingham Permanent £65,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
Lead a nationally significant FMCG account for a globally recognised brand, taking ownership of client strategy, commercial performance, and field execution across the UK. This is a high-impact opportunity for a commercially driven account leader to shape growth, influence senior stakeholders, and drive measurable results.
  • Ownership of a flagship FMCG account with real strategic influence
  • Career-defining step into senior commercial leadership

About Our Client

Our client is one of the UK's leading field sales and marketing agencies, partnering with major FMCG and retail brands to deliver high-impact field operations, in-store activation, and commercial growth strategies. Known for its collaborative culture, ambitious growth mindset, and focus on innovation and people development.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver annual revenue and growth targets across the account
  • Build and maintain exceptional senior-level client relationships
  • Develop and execute strategic account and field execution plans
  • Lead KPI delivery, performance reporting, and quarterly business reviews
  • Translate commercial objectives into clear, achievable plans for field teams
  • Analyse data, market trends, and retailer insights to drive recommendations and new opportunities
  • Identify innovative ways to optimise field performance and client ROI
  • Support and develop Regional Managers and wider field teams where applicable
  • Ensure best-in-class briefing, reporting, and operational execution
  • Manage commercial performance with strong awareness of P&L impact



The Successful Applicant

About YouYou will be an experienced client services or account leadership professional with strong FMCG knowledge and a passion for delivering results.

You'll also bring:

  • Proven experience in client leadership and strategic account management within FMCG
  • Experience working within a field sales or marketing agency environment
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience managing account performance
  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  • Confidence working with complex data and translating insight into compelling narratives
  • Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
  • A proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused mindset
  • The ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities effectively



What Makes You Stand Out

  • Multi-channel field sales experience
  • Strong storytelling and presentation capability
  • Experience delivering measurable ROI and KPI-led programmes
  • A collaborative leadership style with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £80,000 per annum.
  • £6,000 car allowance.
  • 10% performance-based bonus.
  • Permanent role with opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Supportive company culture with a focus on professional success.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
David Randall
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7012238
Phone number
+441413315398

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Agency
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
David Randall
Consultant phone
+441413315398
Job reference
JN-052026-7012238