Account Director

Account Director – Beauty & Retail | Europe Remote – UK or Europe Build strategic client relationships, drive commercial growth and deliver exciting retail projects across the European beauty market. Beagle is exclusively working on an opportunity for an experienced Account Director to develop new business and grow key client relationships across the European beauty and retail sector. This role offers the opportunity to work with established beauty brands and retailers, developing tailored in-store solutions and managing projects from the initial client brief through to successful delivery. Combining business development, strategic account management and project delivery, you'll take ownership of commercial opportunities, build long-term partnerships and work collaboratively with specialist teams to bring client concepts to life. The position is fully remote, open to candidates based anywhere in the UK or Europe. The role: Identify new business opportunities and develop existing client relationships across the European and UK beauty and retail market. Build strong partnerships with beauty brands, retailers, agencies and key decision-makers. Lead client opportunities from initial brief and concept through development, planning and final delivery. Manage proposals, RFPs, RFQs, presentations and commercial negotiations. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to develop solutions that meet client requirements, budgets and timelines. Develop account strategies, maintain a healthy sales pipeline and identify opportunities for long-term growth. Manage client expectations, project risks and commercial considerations to ensure successful outcomes. Balance business development, account management and project delivery while maintaining strong client relationships and profitability. What we're looking for: You MUST have proven experience in beauty, retail design, retail fixtures, POS/POP, visual merchandising, shopfitting or branded environments to be considered for this role. A strong understanding of the prestige beauty retail market and experience working with beauty brands, retailers or their supply partners. A track record of developing new business, growing strategic accounts and managing complex client projects. Experience taking projects from initial brief through development and delivery. Strong commercial acumen, project management skills and stakeholder management capabilities. Fluent English, with French and/or German highly desirable for working with clients across Europe. An entrepreneurial, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities, build relationships and take ownership. The opportunity: Remote working: Based anywhere in the UK or Europe. This is not a traditional sales-only position. You'll have the opportunity to own the client relationship, influence the solution and work closely with specialist teams to deliver tangible results in the retail environment. For someone who combines commercial drive with a genuine understanding of how retail projects are developed and delivered, this is an opportunity to make a real impact across a diverse UK and European client base. Interested in finding out more? If your background combines beauty or retail expertise with account growth and project delivery, please apply with your CV to discuss the opportunity confidentially.