Account Director

DNA Recruit LTD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Account Director. This role involves managing key client accounts, driving new business, and creating innovative partnership strategies. With a strong focus on the marketing and events sector, candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and excellent communication skills. The position is based in London with a hybrid working model, offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus bonuses and a range of benefits including annual leave and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme

Company laptop

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in account management or commercial roles within media, events, or marketing services.
• Strong understanding of marketing, media and emerging tech landscapes.
• Proven track record of delivering impactful partnerships or campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business and nurture client relationships.
• Manage key client accounts across major UK events.
• Create bespoke partnership strategies.

Skills

Account management experience

Strong network of senior marketers

Track record of growing key accounts

Understanding of sponsorships and lead-generation

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Creative thinking

Job description

Account Director – Marketing, Media & Events (London, Hybrid)

Are you an Account Director looking for an exciting new opportunity? DNA Recruit are partnering with a leading organisation in the marketing, media, and disruptive tech events space. This dynamic business is known for shaking up the industry and creating high‑impact live experiences and content‑led campaigns that connect brands with influential marketing audiences.

Role Overview

As an Account Director, you’ll drive new business, nurture high‑value client relationships, and lead strategic partnerships across large‑scale events and innovative content / lead‑generation products. You’ll shape commercial growth, contribute to new product development, and ensure flawless delivery alongside cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of key client accounts across major UK events and content / lead‑generation programmes.
• Leverage existing relationships while proactively identifying and onboarding new partners.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, developing trusted, long‑term relationships.
• Drive renewals, upsells, and new revenue opportunities within existing accounts.
• Create bespoke partnership strategies across live experiences, editorial content, and digital activation.
• Collaborate closely with content, marketing, operations and project management teams to ensure exceptional delivery.
• Support senior leadership in developing new commercial products, pricing models and go‑to‑market strategies.
• Attend UK and international events to monitor trends and identify fresh opportunities.
• Present campaign performance reports, insights and recommendations to clients.
• Maintain a strong grasp of marketing, media and emerging tech landscapes to guide client engagement.
• Represent the brand onsite during events, ensuring a smooth and premium experience for all partners.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum five years’ experience in account management or commercial roles within media, events, or marketing services.
• Strong network of senior marketers and agency decision‑makers, ideally with a robust “black book” of contacts.
• Proven track record of growing key accounts and delivering impactful partnerships or campaigns.
• Strong understanding of sponsorships, content marketing and lead‑generation models.
• Highly consultative, strategic mindset with strong commercial instincts.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Creative thinker with strong attention to detail.

Salary & Details

• Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum + bonus.
• Location: London (Hybrid – one office day per week).
• Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, enhanced parental leave, pension scheme, annual performance review and company laptop.
• Job Reference: AW 172267.

Additional

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DNA Recruit is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. All applications are evaluated according to the role requirements. We aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 2 weeks. If you have not heard back within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful.

DNA Recruit delivers dynamic recruitment, search and talent solutions with expertise in new business, account and project management, strategy and planning, events, creative and UX design, technology, product, marketing and data roles in permanent, contract and freelance positions across the UK and globally.