Powerforce GB

Account Director

Powerforce GB  •  Hybrid  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

What's the role about?

Account Director

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Competitive + bonus + company car + fuel card

Working 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Location Winnersh, RG41 5TP (Hybrid) + client sites

Powerforce is seeking a commercially-minded Account Director to lead on one of our large scale, high profile accounts. This is a high-level leadership position focused on developing long-term strategic plans, driving B2B business growth, and ensuring the operational success of our field management teams.

You will hold full accountability for P&L performance, stakeholder management, and the implementation of innovative solutions to enhance our customer’s market position.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Strategic Account Management: Develop and execute multi-year strategic plans aligned with both customer objectives and company growth targets.
  • Financial Oversight: Manage the full P&L, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and accurate monthly reporting.
  • Team Leadership: Direct and inspire direct managers and a sales force, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring effective training and succession planning.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee field team operations to ensure internal processes are efficient and execution at client sites is best-in-class.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, building sustainable, high-value relationships.
  • Innovation & Tech: Drive the adoption of ERP systems and new technologies to streamline operations and provide a competitive advantage for the client.

What You'll Bring To The Role:

  • B2B & Wholesale Expertise: A proven track record of managing large-scale accounts within wholesale or B2B sales environments.
  • Commercial Acumen: Extensive experience in P&L management, financial modeling, and identifying revenue-driving opportunities.
  • People Management: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop management-level direct reports.
  • Strategic Planning: The ability to translate market trends and industry data into actionable long-term business plans.
  • Systems Proficiency: High level of competence with ERP systems and CRM data to drive decision-making.
  • Communication: Strong negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at a senior executive level.

Why Join Powerforce?

Integrity - We uphold trust, honesty, and respectMindset for Growth - We encourage continuous improvement and developmentPeople-Centric Approach - We prioritize teamwork and a positive work environmentAccountability - We take responsibility for our actions and performanceCustomer Focus - We are dedicated to understanding and meeting client needsTeamwork - We collaborate to achieve shared success

We offer 26 days annual leave (+ bank holidays) as well as many other benefits including Medicash, enhanced sick, enhanced pension, enhanced paternity, maternity & adoption leave, electric car buying scheme, life assurance, Perkbox & Taste Card!

Ready to Lead and Drive Strategic Success?

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for driving business growth and building strong client relationships, we want to hear from you. Apply today to advance your career with Powerforce!

More about us...

Join the Award-Winning Team at Powerforce! At Powerforce, our people and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a fantastic culture and an environment where talented, ambitious individuals can thrive. Our success is driven by the outstanding results we achieve and the enduring relationships we build with our customers. Why Join Us? - A Great Place to Work We have been recognised as a "Great Place to Work" for eight consecutive years, recently ranking 9th in the UK for Large Organisations.- Award-Winning Excellence: As a top agency in our industry, we have secured multiple FMBE awards (The Oscars of Field Marketing), including Agency of the Year and Team of the Year in two of the last three years.- Values-Driven Culture We live by our guiding principles: Make it yours, Build relationships that last, and Strive for growth.- Inclusion & Belonging: We commit to creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be themselves. Start Your Journey Today. If you are looking for a company where individuality is celebrated and your contributions make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team where you can truly belong and succeed.

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Powerforce GB

About Powerforce GB

Powerforce is an innovative and award-winning Field Marketing and Sales Solutions agency specialising in Strategic and On Demand Brand Activation campaigns.

Our tailor made solutions for leading brand names are delivered across diverse business sectors including food, retail and health.

- Merchandising & Audits

- Mystery Shopping

- Check & Fix

- Sales – Van, Car, D2D, Venue

- Consumer Sampling & Demonstrations

Our success is driven by working collaboratively with our clients and sharing our innovative approach to support the visibility, availability and distribution of brands and services across all channels.

Field Marketing remains one of the most powerful channels in the marketing mix. Brands gain ground with direct customer contact through sampling, merchandising, selling and face to face contact. So if you want to get your brand into the hands of more customers, or immerse them in a series of experiences that are related to your brand, Powerforce can help you.

We are owned by Advantage Smollan delivering a unified service agency solution throughout Europe and providing manufacturers with the best retail merchandising, technology, and reporting solutions on an international scale.

We’d love to hear from you so drop us a line info@powerforcegb.com or give us a call 0118 9271090

Industry
Marketing & Advertising
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Winnersh Triangle, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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