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Account Director

United Kingdom, London 60000.00 - 65500.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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Account Director – Experiential Events & Brand Experience. This is a dream opportunity for a commercially minded leader who lives and breathes brand experiences, thrives on winning new business, and is ready to help shape the growth of one of the most exciting agencies in the industry. As Account Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the agency’s commercial success. While there will be involvement in overseeing delivery, this role is primarily focused on business growth, pitching, relationship building, and expanding existing accounts. You’ll be the strategic partner clients rely on, the storyteller who brings ideas to life, and the leader who champions excellence across every brief.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead new business strategy, including proactive outreach, pitch development, proposals, and high-impact presentations
  • Grow and nurture key client accounts, identifying opportunities to deepen partnerships and extend services
  • Build trusted, strategic relationships with senior stakeholders and brand teams
  • Oversee high-level delivery of experiential activations (global and UK), ensuring excellence while the wider team manages day-to-day execution
  • Collaborate closely with strategy, creative, production and leadership teams to develop standout concepts and commercially strong solutions
  • Act as a senior voice within the agency, guiding teams and championing innovation
  • Track revenue, forecast growth, and contribute to business planning

Requirements

  • An experienced Account Director within experiential, events or brand experience
  • Proven ability to win pitches, drive new business, and grow accounts strategically
  • A confident communicator with exceptional presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Deep understanding of experiential marketing and the end-to-end project lifecycle
  • Commercially minded, with the ability to spot opportunities and turn them into revenue
  • Collaborative, inspiring, and energised by a fast-paced creative environment
  • Passionate about creating experiences that brands and audiences never forget

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