Senior Account Director Purley / London

Senior Account Director (German-Speaking) Retail & Private Label Expert Branding, Packaging & Financial Leadership

Note: The Company has a sponsorship license, and any visa requirements can be discussed at interview stage.

As the Senior Account Director, you will oversee high-profile EU client accounts, managing relationships with ALDI SÜD and ALDI Nord. You will lead cross-functional teams, driving both creative and commercial strategies, ensuring successful branding and packaging design projects that align with client expectations and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design-to-artwork process: Oversee the entire creative lifecycle, from concept to final production.
• Manage budgets & financial performance: Ensure cost-efficiency, profitability, and project success.
• Drive strategic growth: Identify new business opportunities and expand client relationships within the private label market.
• Develop brand guidelines: Oversee high-level implementation of brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
• Advise senior stakeholders: Act as the key strategic advisor, particularly focusing on the German retail and private label sectors.

Skills & Experience:

• 15+ years in account management, with 8+ years at the director level, particularly in branding and packaging design.
• Proven expertise managing multi-million-pound accounts and leading strategic initiatives.
• Fluent in German and English, with strong knowledge of the German market and private label packaging.
• Financial acumen: Experience managing budgets, analyzing financial performance, and driving cost-efficiency.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Company Overview:

Tjarks and Tjarks has 30 years of experience in designing and producing brands that win at the retail shelf. Our clients trust us to navigate the evolving landscape of the shopper world, creating packaging that ensures their brands are the top choice. We pride ourselves on our 360-degree approach to design and artwork, delivering solutions with efficiency, accuracy, and dedication on a global scale.