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Are you a strategic thinker with a flair for creativity and a passion for retail marketing?As a Creative Account Director, you’ll be the driving force behind innovative in-store marketing campaigns, working directly with leading brands and retailers. Your focus will be on semi-permanent 3D cardboard displays—think FSDUs, shippers, shelf-edge furniture, and theatrical in-store experiences that captivate shoppers.You’ll lead strategic account development, inspire creative solutions, and ensure flawless execution. This is a hands-on leadership role where collaboration, creativity, and commercial acumen are key.Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pmHybrid working26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysFree parkingHealthcare schemeEmployee wellbeing initiativesAs Creative Account Director, you’ll have the following duties and responsibilities:Strategically developing accounts and developing strong relationshipsManaging and delivering creative projects from initial brief through to final completion, within budget and deadline and to the highest standard.Managing budgetsTaking briefs on key projects and leading small teams to deliver on client requirementsIdentifying, prioritising and managing conflicts between cost, time and qualityEngaging with Account Managers and Project Managers to ensure project objectives are achievable and meet quality standardsContinuously keeping informed of emerging trends and market conditionsSkills and experience required:Extensive experience of carrying out an Account Director or Senior Account Manager working directly with brands and retailers on creative solutions linked to the printed production of semi-permanent POSGood understanding of print production process for 3D printed point of sale such as FSDU’s, Trays, Count top units, and in store theatreExperience developing strategic account plans and managing senior level customer relationshipsStrong in creative brief takingAbility to lead meetings, build presentations and present confidently to clientsKnowledge of retailer’s processes