Account Director | Point of Sale

Mercury Search and Selection; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing communications firm is seeking an Account Director for their Point of Sale division in Eccleston, UK. You will manage high-profile accounts, build trusted partnerships with major brands, and lead impactful POS solutions from concept to execution. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial acumen and excellent relationship-building skills, with experience managing complex retail marketing programs. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £90k plus a car package and benefits.

Benefits

Car package

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong ability to grow and protect high-value POS accounts.
• Excellent at building relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach to project delivery and account management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop key accounts for long-term growth.
• Build strong relationships with brand and retail clients.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of POS projects.
• Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent relationship-building

Strategic mindset

Proven experience with POS programs

Confident leadership style

Job description

Take ownership of high-profile point of sale (POS) accounts and play a key role in driving customer growth. You will be responsible for building trusted partnerships with major brand and retail clients, leading account strategy, and ensuring the successful delivery of impactful POS solutions from concept through to in-store execution. This role suits a confident leader, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day account leadership.

Account Director | Point of Sale | London | Up to £80k-£90k basic + car package + benefits

A multi-award-winning marketing communications and print solutions provider, specialising in insight-led retail and out-of-home activations. They help brand and retail clients create point-of-sale, visual merchandising, and large-format print that drives shopper engagement and commercial results. They focus on innovation, sustainability, and quality, making them a trusted partner for major brands seeking impactful retail and experiential marketing solutions. The company’s focus on innovation, sustainability, and quality has positioned it as a leading supplier to major brands seeking impactful retail and experiential marketing solutions.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing key accounts to drive long-term growth and profitability
• Building strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across brand and retail clients
• Owning account strategy, planning, and commercial performance, including revenue growth and margin control
• Managing the end-to-end delivery of POS projects, from brief through design, production, and in-store execution
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities within existing accounts and targeted prospects

Key attributes required:

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to grow and protect high-value POS accounts
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with credibility at senior client and stakeholder level
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach
• Proven experience managing complex Point of Sale or retail marketing programmes
• Confident leadership style with experience mentoring and developing account teams

Ready to lead standout POS campaigns and drive meaningful client growth? Apply today and make your mark!