Account Director

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established agency with over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry is seeking a dynamic Account Director. This role involves full ownership of key accounts, delivering a range of events from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions worth up to £1 million. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience and a proven track record in client management within the events sector. Join a company known for its innovative solutions and enjoy a flexible working arrangement with a blend of office and remote work. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a creative environment.

Benefits

Company Laptop

Mobile Phone

Access to Company Vehicles

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale events and key accounts.
• Strong communication skills for client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for key accounts.
• Manage complex events and train junior staff.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Event Planning

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Tools

Event Management Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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About the Company

Our client is a well-established agency with over 25 years of experience, primarily working in the automotive industry. They specialize in organizing events for global brands, known for their innovative and creative solutions, often described as Knickerbocker glory events, with cherries on top!

Role Overview: Account Director

You will have full ownership of a key account, delivering a range of events from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions worth up to £1 million.

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as the main point of contact for the account.
2. Manage complex events, instruct and train junior staff and freelancers.
3. Handle all challenges related to event execution.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates are experienced Senior Project Managers ready to step into an Account Director role or current Account Directors within an events agency. Previous client-facing experience on major accounts is essential. Experience in the corporate events sector (agency side) is required; automotive sector experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Location & Working Arrangements

This position is based in Oxfordshire, requiring presence in the office 3 days a week (Tue/Wed/Thurs), with Mon & Fri at home. Applicants should ensure this is within a reasonable commute.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary ranges from £47,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience. Benefits include a company laptop, mobile, access to company vehicles, and a discretionary bonus typically in four figures.

Application Process

If interested or seeking more details (including the full client brief), please contact me via message, DM (Sammy Barrett on LinkedIn), or phone. An up-to-date CV is preferred, but we can discuss the role even if you don’t have one ready.

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