Account Director (Experiential / Events) Hybrid / Hertfordshire £65,000£70,000
Our client is a niche marketing and events company offering exciting growth opportunities for an ambitious Account Director with strong experiential and events experience.
They work with well-known brands across both B2C and B2B, delivering projects of all sizesincluding international campaignsto help bring marketing plans to life in creative and practical ways. Their work includes in-house training events, festival builds, bespoke pop-ups, PR stunts, mass sampling, merchandising and more.
Account Director (Experiential) - Role Overview
Youll lead on key accounts, taking full ownership of projects from start to finishincluding:
* Research, presentations, budget management, creativity and planning
* Scoping, negotiating and booking event venues
* Working closely with production teams to deliver high standards
* Resourcing event staff and preparing detailed staff briefs
* Managing client relationships, reporting and event evaluations
* Attending nationwide events (production builds and live shows)
* Spotting opportunities for repeat business and account growth
Account Director (Experiential) -What Were Looking For:
* 5+ years of experience in experiential/events across sectors
* A senior leadership background on live experiential campaigns
* Strong logistics and operations experience
* Experience with mass sampling campaigns
* Proven budget management (invoicing, POs, reconciliations)
* Hands-on production knowledge for stand builds (1-day to month-long)
* Experience managing all levels of H&S and risk on live events
* Willingness to travel and stay away for events as needed
Account Director (Experiential) - Working Model
* Hybrid: 2 days per week in the Hertfordshire office, 3 days WFH
* Youll also attend client meetings and live events across the UK
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