Account Director (Events / Experiential)

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A top experiential agency in London is looking for an Account Director to lead impactful live brand experiences. The role involves managing major campaigns, overseeing client relationships, and ensuring top quality execution. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in event management and be comfortable working with high-profile clients. A hybrid working environment is offered alongside a competitive salary and benefits. If you're passionate about creating memorable brand experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits

Supportive, fast-paced agency environment

High-profile, creative campaigns

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Account Manager within an experiential agency.
• Strong background in delivering live activations and experiential campaigns end-to-end.
• Experience working with alcohol, FMCG, or culture-led brands is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of experiential activations.
• Act as the senior client contact for marketing directors.
• Oversee campaigns across events and brand stunts.
• Manage internal teams and external partners.
• Own budgets and ensure high-quality execution.

Skills

Experience in experiential campaigns

Client management

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Account Director - (Events / Experiential) (£55k)

📍 London (Hybrid)
🏢 Top Experiential / Brand Experience Agency

The Role

We're hiring an Account Director to join a leading experiential agency in London, following an internal team change. This is a senior, hands‑on role focused on delivering standout live brand experiences for some seriously exciting clients.

You’ll lead end-to‑end experiential activations - from concept to execution - across events, pop‑ups, nightlife takeovers, stunts, and large‑scale cultural moments. The role involves owning senior client relationships and working closely with Marketing Directors and Senior Brand stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, and execution of experiential and live activations
• Act as the senior client contact, building trusted relationships with Marketing Directors and Brand Leads
• Oversee campaigns across events, pop‑ups, nightlife activations, and large‑scale brand stunts
• Manage internal teams and external partners including creatives, production, suppliers, and talent
• Own budgets, timelines, and delivery to ensure high‑quality execution
• Identify opportunities to grow accounts and upsell experiential solutions
• Ensure all activations are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard

Clients & Work

You’ll work on well‑known, culture‑led brands including WKD, BrightClaw, Jägermeister, and MXD, delivering activations such as:

• Large‑scale live events
• Nightclub takeovers
• Creative stunts (e.g. a sleigh driven around central London)
• Pop‑ups and immersive brand experiences

About You

• Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Account Manager within an experiential, events, or brand experience agency
• Strong background delivering live activations and experiential campaigns end‑to‑end
• Confident managing senior clients and stakeholders
• Experience working with alcohol, FMCG, lifestyle, or culture‑led brands is highly desirable
• Organised, calm under pressure, and comfortable managing multiple live projects
• A collaborative leader who enjoys being hands‑on with delivery

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to work at a top‑tier experiential agency
• High‑profile, creative, and culturally relevant campaigns
• Supportive, fast‑paced agency environment
• Hybrid working (London‑based)
• Competitive salary + benefits

If you're passionate about bringing brands to life in the real world and want to work on bold, memorable experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

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