Strategic Account Manager

Summary

Join UNiDAYS as an Account Manager and cultivate key partnerships within the Fashion category. You will be responsible for developing and executing impactful student marketing strategies, leveraging UNiDAYS' marketing, media, and commercial capabilities. This quota-holding role requires building trusted relationships with stakeholders, leading account planning, and delivering insightful reports. You will collaborate with internal and external teams, monitor campaign performance, and identify growth opportunities. The position demands a strategic approach, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of Gen Z consumer behavior in the fashion industry. Success in this role will contribute to the growth of both UNiDAYS and its fashion partners.

Requirements

• Proven experience within the fashion industry or working with fashion/lifestyle brands
• Solid understanding of Gen Z consumer behaviour, particularly in relation to fashion and youth marketing
• A track record of managing complex partnerships and multi-stakeholder relationships
• Confidence in delivering compelling pitches and data-led insights, both virtually and in person
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills
• Creative thinking combined with a strategic approach to problem solving
• Ability to travel when required
• BA/BSc degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience in account management, marketing strategy, or brand/media partnerships, ideally within the fashion, retail, or lifestyle industries
• A strong commercial mindset and the ability to understand and impact partner profitability
• Experience in building and executing upper-funnel brand and media plans

Responsibilities

• Build trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders within partner brands to ensure all UNiDAYS initiatives align with their commercial and brand objectives
• Lead account planning across your portfolio, supporting tier 1 partners with strategic guidance and comprehensive campaign roadmaps
• Develop and execute 360° marketing and media plans across the full funnel, from awareness to conversion, tailored to Gen Z audiences
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver curated, trend-led merchandising, high-impact campaigns, and seasonal activations
• Monitor and track campaign and account performance, delivering clear insight reports and recommendations to drive operational excellence and improved profitability
• Identify growth opportunities across new markets and retail formats (e.g., in-store, regional, graduate), in line with our goal to expand student reach
• Ensure sustainable commercial growth for both partners and UNiDAYS through data-driven decisions and student-first strategies
• Stay ahead of cultural, seasonal and category trends to help inform strategic plans and maintain our leadership position in the student fashion market

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, plus flexible bank holidays
• Competitive salaries
• 4pm finishes every Friday
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Income protection policy
• Life assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Core hours with flexibility around how/when you manage your time
• Regular team building activities
• The latest tech and hardware will be supplied from day one
• Good Vibes Program: we know we’ve all had to adapt to new ways of working and UNiDAYS has always taken pride in the community we’ve created in the office but we’re just as committed to creating an innovative approach to fostering connections and improving engagement outside of the office! We want to boost your remote working experience so think virtual parties, pottery classes, wellness classes and guest speakers just to name a few!
• Support for home working for all new team members. We will help assess your home set up and you can expense £150 towards any additional furniture you may need to be safe and comfortable when working from home