Role Overview:
A growing, London based insight-led organisation is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Account Director. This is a senior, client-facing role with clear accountability for revenue generation and account growth.
The position focuses on developing strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities and ensuring clients derive maximum value from long-term partnerships.
You will work across a diverse portfolio of clients, including both established global brands and high-growth organisations, particularly within retail, media and entertainment sectors.
Success in this role is defined by consistently achieving or exceeding revenue and gross profit targets, delivering year-on-year account growth and being recognised as a key contributor to commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership & Account Growth
- Own and deliver against annual revenue and gross profit targets
- Identify and convert opportunities for organic growth, including upselling and cross-selling
- Lead the development of proposals, pitches, and RFP responses
- Maintain a strong pipeline of future opportunities across accounts
- Take full accountability for the commercial performance of assigned clients
Client Leadership & Relationship Management
- Act as the senior point of contact across a portfolio of client accounts
- Build trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders
- Develop a deep understanding of client objectives and translate them into actionable opportunities
- Provide proactive, insight-led recommendations and thought leadership
- Ensure a consistently high standard of client experience and satisfaction
- Own and resolve client challenges professionally and effectively
Internal Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner closely with delivery teams to ensure high-quality outputs
- Engage internal specialists to support client needs and proposals
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align on commercial strategy
- Contribute to the wider strategic direction of the business
Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience within a research, insights, or consultancy environment
- Proven track record of growing client accounts and delivering commercial targets
- Experience managing senior client stakeholders and complex relationships
- Strong understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Demonstrated success in achieving revenue and gross profit targets
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
Culture & Environment
We are looking for individuals who:
- Take ownership and accountability for results
- Are commercially focused and motivated by growth
- Proactively identify and create opportunities
- Thrive in fast-paced, high-performance environments
If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team, including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.
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