Account Director - Retail & Banking Data

One of the UK’s leading purchase intelligence platforms is looking for an Account Director - Retail & Banking Data to join their retail partnerships team. They work with major banks to power in-app cashback and rewards seen by millions of customers every day.

You’ll take the lead on managing and growing relationships with well-known retail brands — shaping data-driven campaigns that directly influence how customers shop and spend.

What you’ll be doing

• Build and manage partnerships with major retailers across fashion, grocery, travel and lifestyle
• Identify new commercial opportunities and sign new retail partners
• Present and negotiate data-led marketing proposals with senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams to launch and optimise live campaigns
• Track performance and ensure partners see measurable results
• Balance commercial targets with long-term relationship growth

What we’re looking for

• Background in retail, FMCG, media, or data-driven marketing
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Comfortable owning the full sales cycle — from outreach to onboarding
• Excellent communicator who can simplify data-heavy propositions
• Independent and proactive, but enjoys collaborating across teams
• Experience in performance marketing or loyalty partnerships is a plus

Why this role stands out

• Exposure to household-name retailers and leadership visibility
• Autonomy to lead strategic partnerships end-to-end
• Chance to work in a fast-growing UK team backed by a major global group
• Collaborative environment that values initiative and impact

If you’d like to know more, reach out to Niall at niall@pooleandpartners.com.

You can also check out our other roles at https://app.loxo.co/poole-partners