Account Director

CPM United Kingdom Limited; Thame; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading experiential agency in the UK is seeking an Account Director to lead flagship accounts and deliver unforgettable live experiences. The role involves managing large projects, guiding senior stakeholders, and nurturing a creative team. The ideal candidate has proven experience in experiential marketing and strong commercial acumen. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Company Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading experiential, live events, or brand activations.
• A track record of leading large, complex projects end-to-end.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative experiential solutions to senior stakeholders.
• Lead a portfolio of accounts ensuring creativity and strategy.
• Direct large-scale live events and activations with precision.

Skills

Experiential marketing

Project leadership

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Team mentoring

Job description

Account Director (Experiential/Events)

Location: Hybrid (Offices in Thame, Leeds, London, or Norwich)
Salary: Competitive

We're on the hunt for an Account Director with a sharp strategic mind, creative flair, and a passion for flawless delivery to lead one of our flagship accounts + a portfolio of equally exciting brands to collaborate with. You'll bring world-class live experiences to life with bespoke activations whilst driving growth, creativity, and excellence.

At Hyphen, we don't just create events, we craft experiences that connect, inspire, and last. We're a boutique experiential and live events agency, passionate about turning encounters into unforgettable connections. We believe that when people see, hear, and feel a brand in real life, the impact is 90% more powerful and we're here to make that magic happen.

What you'll do

• Be the trusted partner for senior stakeholders, delivering innovative experiential solutions.
• Lead a portfolio of accounts across FMCG, retail, and beyond, ensuring creativity, strategy, and commercial success.
• Direct large-scale live events and activations with flawless precision from creative briefing to on the ground, 'roll your sleeves up' leadership.
• Own budgets, drive revenue growth, and secure commercial success without compromising on quality.
• Inspire and mentor a talented team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience leading experiential, live events, or brand activations.
• A track record of leading large, complex projects end-to-end.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, able to guide and influence senior stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen with experience in growing accounts and managing six-figure budgets.
• A natural leader who thrives under pressure, with a solutions-first mindset.
• A true passion for experiential marketing and the drive to make every moment matter.

What's in it for you

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) - increasing with service up to 31 days
• Private healthcare & life insurance
• Employer pension contribution
• Flexible working culture & hybrid options
• A supportive, creative team where you can bring in ideas and help shape the future of Hyphen!

At Hyphen, we're small but mighty! A close-knit, passionate team where creativity thrives, ideas are celebrated, and extraordinary work is delivered every day. If you're ready to take the lead on flagship accounts and deliver experiences that people never forget, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and let's turn encounters into connections.