Account Lead - Amazon Advertising

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital advertising agency in Basildon seeks an Account Director to lead client strategy and performance. You will mentor a team, develop media plans, and drive client success through innovative solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Amazon Advertising and team management skills. Fluency in English is required, with additional European languages as a bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience with Amazon Advertising, particularly PPC and DSP.
• Proven experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day relationships with a flagship client account.
• Develop and present strategic media plans.
• Coach and mentor your team to drive performance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Amazon Advertising (PPC and DSP)

Mentoring and developing high-performing teams

Commercially minded

Strong analytical skills

Excellent project and client management capabilities

Fluent English

European languages (French, German, Spanish, Italian)

Job description

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Account Lead - Amazon Advertising, basildon

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Client:

Vertical Advantage

Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

We’re working with a fast-scaling, international eCommerce and digital advertising agency that supports a diverse portfolio of well-known consumer brands across multiple online retail platforms. They're now hiring a strategic and people-focused Account Director to drive growth, lead performance, and steer innovation across one of their key client partnerships.

? The Opportunity

As Account Director, you’ll lead two experienced Account Managers and collaborate closely with advertising specialists, creatives, and cross-functional teams across Europe. This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same — you’ll shape client strategy, own full-funnel media planning, and be a trusted voice in high-level conversations around growth, budget, and performance.

Your mission: elevate client success and unlock their full brand potential through creative thinking, commercial insight, and world-class campaign execution.

? What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading day-to-day relationships with a flagship client account
• Developing and presenting strategic media plans using hard data, customer insights, and performance metrics
• Leading QBRs, budget reviews, and campaign performance deep dives
• Partnering with internal teams (Finance, Business Development, L&D, and Senior Leadership) to ensure full alignment on performance, invoicing, and team development
• Coaching and mentoring your team — driving accountability, performance, and growth
• Identifying and solving gaps in training and execution, collaborating with L&D to scale departmental capabilities
• Driving revenue growth, expanding relationships, and delivering exceptional client value

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of Amazon Advertising — both PPC and DSP (AMC experience a big plus)
• Proven experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams
• Commercially minded and confident presenting to senior stakeholders
• Comfortable making decisions without having the full picture — agile, adaptable, and quick-thinking
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of how data informs performance
• Excellent project and client management capabilities, with attention to detail across invoicing, CRM, and media execution
• Fluent English required. European languages (French, German, Spanish, Italian) are a bonus