Promotional Merchandise Account Executive

AP&C; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A creative marketing agency in the UK is seeking a Promotional Merchandise Account Executive to oversee client projects from concept to delivery. The role involves managing client relationships, sourcing promotional merchandise, and ensuring projects meet brand standards and timelines. Ideal candidates will have experience in branded products and strong negotiation skills. The position is full-time and office-based, offering growth opportunities within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in promotional merchandise or related marketing/sales environment.
• Ability to manage orders from enquiry to delivery.
• Strong skills in supplier negotiation and cost management.
• Experience preparing quotes and managing client budgets.
• Excellent supplier negotiation and cost management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and serve as the primary contact.
• Coordinate project timelines and ensure order accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for account growth and deliver proposals.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotes, and product recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, timelines, and production specifications.
• Coordinate with internal production, suppliers, and logistics teams and ensure orders are processed accurately.
• Monitor timelines, quality standards, and delivery schedules; resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Promotional merchandise experience

Client relationship management

Supplier negotiation

Project coordination

Sourcing

Project coordination

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive and creative Promotional Merchandise Account Executive to manage client merchandise projects from concept to delivery. This role serves as a consultative partner to clients, recommending high-impact promotional products that align with marketing objectives, brand standards, and budget requirements.

The ideal candidate is client-focused, commercially driven, detail-oriented, and experienced in branded merchandise sourcing, production, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts
• Build and maintain long-term client partnerships
• Understand client brand guidelines, marketing strategies, and campaign goals
• Identify opportunities for account growth and repeat business
• Prepare and present proposals, quotes, and product recommendations
• Negotiate pricing, timelines, and production specifications
• Stay current on product trends, sustainability options, and sourcing innovations
• Project Coordination
• Liaise with internal production, suppliers, and logistics teams
• Ensure accurate order processing and artwork approvals
• Monitor timelines, quality standards, and delivery schedules
• Resolve issues proactively to maintain client satisfaction

Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience in promotional merchandise, branded products, or a related marketing/sales environment preferred
• Experience sourcing products from UK and/or overseas suppliers
• Proven ability to manage orders from enquiry through to delivery
• Experience preparing quotes and managing client budgets
• Excellent supplier negotiation and cost management skills

Why Join AP&C?

AP&C is a full-service marketing agency helping ambitious businesses engage, connect, and grow through impactful marketing. From digital campaigns and websites to events, promotional merchandise, print, and design, we deliver creative strategies that get results.

We’re a close-knit, fast-paced team that values creativity, collaboration, and measurable performance. If you enjoy working across varied campaigns, juggling multiple priorities, and seeing your work make a real impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team where your ideas are valued and your work makes a visible difference.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on varied and creative campaigns, develop your skills, and grow your career within a supportive agency environment.

Benefits and perks

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 5 wellbeing days
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking

Job type: Full-time. Office Based.

AP&C is an equal opportunities employer. Strictly no agencies.