Account Director

Gekko Partners Ltd.; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Car or car allowance

Pension (automatic enrolment)

Hybrid working

Job summary

Gekko Group is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead a high performing field sales team and drive growth across retail and B2B channels. You will forge strong client relationships, work with cross-functional teams and set strategies to deliver ROI targets.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days remote, 2 days in Newbury) with occasional travel to London client offices, and a salary of £50,000–£60,000 plus a 10% bonus and car/car allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience in field or retail marketing, ideally within the technology sector.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and inspire others through effective leadership.
• Excellent communication skills with a commercial mindset and trend awareness.
• Experience leading and motivating both field-based and office-based teams.
• Holder of a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high performing field sales team including trainers and back-office staff.
• Drive growth by developing and executing ROI-focused go-to-market strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Shape channel strategies across retail, online and B2B environments.
• Manage budgets to maximise ROI and allocate resources for impact.
• Translate data and performance insights into actionable strategies.
• Lead and empower teams with accountability and development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Account management

Team management

Client relationships

Budget management

Job description

Lead and inspire a high performing team as Account Director within a progressive Marketing Agency.

Gekko Group is looking for an experienced Account Director to drive growth, build on existing client relationships and develop an engaged high performing team of full and part time field sales teams, trainers and back office staff.

This is your chance to lead the way in building and sharing knowledge about how to cut through in new and crowded categories. With an aptitude to succeed, you'll work closely with the senior leadership team, head up a talented field team consisting of full and part time forces, and leverage your experience to bring new ideas, strategic influence to create ROI growth, achieving ambitious client metrics and creating a positive working environment for all.

We are an award-winning field marketing agency that connects leading leisure, lifestyle, and tech brands with consumers across retail, online and B2B channels by bringing them to life through captivating experiences, events and direct engagement. Our teams work collaboratively to bring energy, enthusiasm and experience to every interaction.

Build excitement and drive sales by enhancing the shopper journey for a major technology brand. Developing the go to market strategy to assist the brand in retail partners across the UK. You'll work closely with all stakeholders from Channel Sales, Marketing and Training to help everyone shine and build their retail and B2B portfolio to develop the category and increase sales. Building strong relationships, heading up a talented team of field sales professionals and trainers, you'll bring your confidence, expertise to create new ideas and growth towards ambitious brand sales and training targets.

Your Package:

A salary between £50,000-60,000 per annum (DOE), plus a bonus (up to 10%) and car/car allowance.

Permanent contract on our team (Monday-Friday)

Hybrid working: 3 days remote, with 2 day a week with the Gekko Group team in our Newbury office and availability to travel to our client offices in London when necessary

22 days holiday per annum (increasing to 26 days based on tenure) + bank holidays + buy & sell holiday options.

Support through our employee assistance scheme and access to a Perkbox subscription.

Your Role:

Build strong, collaborative partnerships with the brand, finding creative ways to boost their presence through the recruitment, development and leadership of high performing teams equipped with clear objectives and measurable success metrics.

Develop and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a strategic partner and ambassador for the brand.

Shape and deliver channel strategies across multiple retail environments, monitoring market trends and consumer behaviour to identify opportunities for growth and competitive advantage.

Managing budgets effectively to maximise return on investment while ensuring resources are allocated to deliver the greatest commercial impact.

Translate data, insights and performance analysis into actionable strategies that drive improvement and strong results across retail channels.

Lead, coach and empower teams to perform their best, foster a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous development while taking ownership of the overall programme success.

Sound like you? We’re looking for:

Experience in field or retail marketing, ideally within the technology sector.

Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and inspire others through effective leadership and actions.

Excellent communication skills and a strong awareness for spotting trends with a commercial mindset and application into your brands category.

Experience leading and motivating both field based and office based teams.

Ability to manage budgets, work under tight deadlines and maintain a calm organised approach.

A full UK driving licence.

Gekko Group, a leading field marketing and experiential agency valuing trust, insight and honesty in all we do. As an inclusive employer, we encourage our teams to grow together, in a relaxed but professional environment. At Gekko Group, our vibrant culture is evident in our teams and the energy we bring to work every day.

Position

Account Director

Location

Hybrid (Office based 2 days a week)

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE) + up to 10% bonus

Status

Full Time
Permanent

• Up to 10% bonus
• Automatic enrolment of workplace pension

Gekko Group, Thames Court, 20-22 The Broadway, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1AU