Account Director - Display

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Creative Account Director to spearhead in-store marketing campaigns focusing on innovative display solutions. This hands-on leadership role demands strong strategic thinking, creativity, and account management skills to effectively collaborate with brands and ensure project success. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in retail marketing and print production, driving impactful marketing initiatives.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Account Director or Senior Account Manager.
• Good understanding of print production processes for semi-permanent POS.
• Experience in developing strategic account plans.

Responsibilities

• Developing accounts and building strong relationships.
• Managing creative projects from brief to completion.
• Leading teams to deliver on client requirements.

Skills

Creative thinking

Account management

Leadership

Print production knowledge

Client presentation skills

Job description

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Are you a strategic thinker with a flair for creativity and a passion for retail marketing?

As a Creative Account Director, you’ll be the driving force behind innovative in-store marketing campaigns, working directly with leading brands and retailers. Your focus will be on semi-permanent 3D cardboard displays—think FSDUs, shippers, shelf-edge furniture, and theatrical in-store experiences that captivate shoppers.

You’ll lead strategic account development, inspire creative solutions, and ensure flawless execution. This is a hands-on leadership role where collaboration, creativity, and commercial acumen are key.

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free parking

As Creative Account Director, you’ll have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Strategically developing accounts and developing strong relationships
• Managing and delivering creative projects from initial brief through to final completion, within budget and deadline and to the highest standard.
• Taking briefs on key projects and leading small teams to deliver on client requirements
• Identifying, prioritising and managing conflicts between cost, time and quality
• Engaging with Account Managers and Project Managers to ensure project objectives are achievable and meet quality standards
• Continuously keeping informed of emerging trends and market conditions

Skills and experience required:

• Extensive experience of carrying out an Account Director or Senior Account Manager working directly with brands and retailers on creative solutions linked to the printed production of semi-permanent POS
• Good understanding of print production process for 3D printed point of sale such as FSDU’s, Trays, Count top units, and in store theatre
• Experience developing strategic account plans and managing senior level customer relationships
• Strong in creative brief taking
• Ability to lead meetings, build presentations and present confidently to clients