Account Director

DNA Recruit; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Brand Experience Agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Account Director to manage key client accounts and drive campaign delivery. The role requires strong project management skills and a background in production. Ideal candidates will be strategic thinkers with exceptional communication abilities. The position offers a salary of £70K to £80K, plus bonuses and benefits. The agency supports a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Bonus + Benefits

Referral Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Account Manager.
• Strong understanding of Production and Live Event delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of client account management from proposal to delivery.
• Building strong client relationships through strategic insight.
• Leading the delivery of large-scale experiential campaigns.

Skills

Account Management

Production Knowledge

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Job description

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, ideally, you’ll have previously worked as a Producer or Production Manager within an agency environment.

Key responsibilities

• 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

• Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Account Manager 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

Diversity and Inclusion

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