DNA Recruit is partnering with a leading Brand Experience Agency renowned for crafting unforgettable events, campaigns, and immersive brand experiences for major global clients. Driven by creativity and collaboration, the agency is dedicated to connecting people and brands through powerful storytelling, innovative ideas, and flawless execution.
About the Role
As an Account Director, you’ll take the lead in managing and growing key client accounts, overseeing the development of experiential marketing campaigns, events, and projects from concept to completion.
You’ll act as a strategic advisor to senior clients, ensuring their objectives are met through creative and commercially sound solutions. A solid understanding of production is key to this role.
Key responsibilities include:
* Full ownership of client account management, from proposal to delivery.
* Building and nurturing strong client relationships through strategic insight and partnership.
* Leading the delivery of large-scale, international experiential campaigns.
* Collaborating with creative and production teams to bring ideas to life.
* Driving new business opportunities and representing the agency at meetings and industry events.
* Managing budgets, profitability, and overall project efficiency.
* Maintaining high standards of process and quality control.
* Supporting resource planning and allocation in collaboration with the Planning Director.
* Leading and inspiring teams through trust, clarity, and example.
Skills and Experience Required:
* A strong background in Experiential is key, with proven experience operating at Account Director or Senior Account Manager level within an Experiential or Events agency.
* Strong understanding of Production and Live Event delivery.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and clients simultaneously.
* Strategic thinker with commercial awareness and excellent problem-solving skills.
* Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management abilities.
* Calm, composed, and confident in high-pressure situations.
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
Salary: £70K – £80K + Bonus + Benefits
Location: London / Hybrid
Job Reference: 80327
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