Marketing Account Director

Unsworth Sugden Group; Anstey; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Career progression

Extra annual leave after three years

Monthly social events

Spacious office environment

Job summary

Unsworth Sugden Group in the South West of England is seeking an Account Director who can drive client growth and lead strategic marketing initiatives. You will manage day-to-day relationships, work with creative and digital teams, and deliver results for property-focused clients across the UK.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in a similar role, with a proven track record in growing accounts, developing marketing strategies, and delivering effective campaigns.

Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to grow accounts and build client relationships.
• Track record in development and implementation of marketing strategies.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Confident, highly motivated team player able to keep everyone happy.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop marketing strategies to promote clients' brands and generate leads.
• Lead and mentor Account Managers and Account Executives.
• Collaborate with design studio to produce effective creative solutions.
• Work with web developers and SEO/PPC teams on digital strategy.
• Coordinate with external suppliers to negotiate and procure services and media.
• Organise and lead regular client meetings.
• Monitor marketing performance and propose improvements.

Skills

Client growth

Account management

Marketing strategy

Project management

Team leadership

Job description

Established in 1976, we are a full-service advertising, design, digital, PR, social media agency and sign manufacturer, based on the edge of Leicester. We see ourselves as very much service driven and are proud that many of our clients have worked with us for decades, a testament to our commitment and passion at building strong relationships with our clients and producing great work. Our portfolio of clients predominantly operates in the property and construction sector, and we work with some of the highest profile developers across the UK.

THE ROLE

Due to a growth of clients in the South West of England, we're searching for a talented Account Director to join our growing team, who is passionate about getting the best results for our clients.

Working closely with senior leadership, this is an exciting opportunity for a marketing professional who likes to be both strategic and hands on in their work, and who enjoys working across a broad spectrum of marketing.

As an Account Director you'll strategically lead a portfolio of clients who work within the property sector, bringing innovative thinking to the table to help promote our clients' brands. You'll be accomplished in leading day-to-day client relationships, regular meetings and working with the wider creative and digital team to implement effective marketing solutions which encompass the full marketing mix.

With the ability to focus on individual tasks while also seeing the bigger picture, you will have at least three to five years' experience in a similar role, ideally within a Marketing or PR agency or an inhouse equivalent. Previous experience in the new homes industry is preferred.

The ideal candidate will be based in the South West of England and be comfortable working remotely and travelling to your clients who will be primarily based in the South West and Wales.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• Working closely with our housebuilder clients providing direction and developing marketing strategies and activities to help promote our clients' brands and to help generate leads
• Managing Account Managers and Account Executives on your portfolio of clients
• Working closely with our design studio to produce effective creative solutions
• Working with web developers and SEO/PPC team on digital strategy and implementation
• Liaising with external suppliers where necessary to effectively negotiate and purchase services and media
• Organising and leading regular client meetings
• Monitoring marketing and reporting on its effectiveness and performance and providing suggestions

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Three to five years' plus experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to grow accounts and build client relationships
• Proven track record in the development and implementation of marketing strategies
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Above all you will need to be confident, highly motivated, driven and an excellent team player with the ability to keep everyone happy!

BENEFITS

• Remote working, with travel to client meetings and our office in Leicester as required
• Opportunities for career progression
• Additional days' annual leave after three years
• Monthly social events and company lunches
• Spacious and well-equipped office environment