Senior Account Director

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Account Director to join our team. This role is perfect for a seasoned professional ready to elevate their career by leading a high-profile, global account within our FMCG division. In this role, you will:

• Serve as the Principal Advisor: Be the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, ensuring exceptional service, strategic insights, and flawless execution of field marketing initiatives.
• Drive Strategic Field Marketing Initiatives: Lead the planning, management, and delivery of large-scale field sales projects in collaboration with external agencies, internal teams, and client leadership, ensuring clear alignment and realistic expectations.
• Build and Nurture Relationships: Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their business goals, translating these into innovative field marketing solutions, and ensuring that the programs directly support revenue growth.
• Champion Operational Excellence: Oversee project briefings, manage budgets, and track campaign performance through data analysis, ensuring every initiative meets our high standards of compliance, quality, and impact.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Ensure seamless integration with Client Development, Campaign Management, Talent Management, and our international offices, promoting brand consistency and a unified client experience.

About N2O

N2O is an award-winning creative brand experience agency and part of GLOBE GROUPE, the leading European shopper house dedicated to brand marketing.

Trusted by some of the world’s most successful brands, N2O specialises in crafting insight-driven, relevant, engaging, and measurable campaigns that deliver results at home, in-store, out-of-home, and online.

Our headquarters is in Maidenhead, with additional sites in Welwyn Garden City, Colnbrook, and Bedford. This role will be based in Maidenhead with hybrid working opportunities .

Proven experience as a Senior Account Director or equivalent in account management or client services, with a strong record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering client results.

Extensive experience in field marketing, with a background in either a major agency or in-house marketing role.

Familiarity with the retail industry, technology clients, and, ideally, the vaping or electricals sectors.

Exceptional skills in managing large-scale client activities and building relationships at a senior level.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal teams and external partners.

Strong budget ownership with proven P&L management capabilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a confident and professional presence when engaging with clients, stakeholders, and team members.

Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards.

A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving and operational efficiency.

Experience in direct or indirect people management, with a commitment to mentoring and developing talent.

UK driving license and access to own vehicle.

• £55,000k upwards plus Bonus
• Hybrid working opportunities
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and flex buy/ sell holiday scheme
• Life Assurance
• Retail Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Digital 24/7 GP Service available from Day 1
• Free private medical / dental healthcare after 2 years of service
• Salary Sacrifice pension/ cycle to work/ car lease schemes
• Season Ticket Loans
• Our Head Office location has multiple perks including an onsite gym, free breakfast, free parking and an onsite cafe