Account Director (Events / Experiential)

Sphere Digital Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive, fast-paced agency environment

Opportunity to work on high-profile campaigns

Job summary

A leading experiential agency in London is seeking an Account Director to oversee live brand experiences for high-profile clients. The role involves managing end-to-end experiential activations, leading client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in account management within a creative environment. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Account Manager.
• Strong background delivering live activations and experiential campaigns.
• Experience working with alcohol, FMCG, or lifestyle brands is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of live activations.
• Build trusted relationships with senior clients and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and delivery of campaigns.

Skills

Account management

Live activations

Stakeholder management

Project management

Job description

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

The Role

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

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.

Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

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