CareerPlan

Account Director - Shopper Marketing

GBR - London Office (Aldwych)Full-time2026-07-20 → 2026-11-11

Core

Senior client lead responsible for strategic development and delivery of integrated shopper marketing campaigns, global activations, and retail experiences for leading consumer brands across Global Travel Retail, duty-free, airports, and retail environments.

Role type

Senior Account Director (Shopper Marketing & Global Travel Retail)

Builds

Integrated shopper marketing campaigns, global activations, retail experiences, and activation toolkits for consumer brands.

Domain

Global Travel Retail, Duty-Free, Airport Retail, Shopper Marketing, Sports & Entertainment

Required skills

Strategic account leadership, Global Travel Retail expertise, Campaign activation management, Budget & commercial management, Team mentorship, International project leadership, Stakeholder management, Innovation in shopper marketing

Preferred skills

Experience with global sport/entertainment rights holders, Experience leading flagship industry events (e.g., TFWA Cannes), Multidisciplinary team leadership

Technologies

2D/3D creative, digital screens, retail theatre, omnichannel platforms

Responsibilities

Lead strategic development and delivery of integrated shopper marketing campaigns across Global Travel Retail; Oversee design, production, and delivery of activation materials; Mentor and develop Account Managers and Senior Managers; Own commercial performance of client portfolio including forecasting and fee negotiations; Drive profitability and sustainable growth for the client portfolio.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership