Account Director - Live Corporate Events

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative communications agency seeks an Account Director to manage live corporate events in Stockport. Candidates should have extensive experience in event production, strong project management abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills. Join a team dedicated to delivering extraordinary experiences and strategic event solutions.

Qualifications

• 6-7+ years of event production agency experience essential.
• Experience with ROI methodology and content development.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of client projects across multiple teams.
• Lead creative content creation and maintain project profitability.
• Oversee client management and new business development.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Leadership

Networking Skills

Stress Management

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Account Director - Live Corporate Events, Stockport

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Client:

Disrupt Talent

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Events Account Director / - Live Corporate Events

Location: Stockport, West Midlands

Job Type: Permanent

Reference: 162

You must have worked delivering Live Corporate In-house Events

The Opportunity

Our client is a global creative communications agency looking for an Account Director to join their team in the West Midlands. You will work with key clients, supporting the strategic direction of their events. Candidates should have previous event agency experience and be comfortable discussing event content and strategy at a senior level.

About The Company:

Our client is a full-service, global creative communications agency with offices in London, The Midlands, and Manchester. They specialize in Live and Virtual Events, Communication Campaigns, Strategic Vision Support, bespoke films, and Incentive Travel Programmes, focusing on transforming strategies into engaging experiences.

About You:

They seek a highly skilled individual with 5+ years of event production agency experience to manage client projects, including large-scale, high-budget events. Strong project management, attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience in content development, financial management, and client relations are essential.

If you're ready to make an impact and lead teams to success, consider joining their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Manage delivery of client projects across multiple teams, including briefing internal departments, liaising with suppliers, content development, technical, logistics, and delegate management. Attend all events.
• Content Development: Lead creative content creation across all media with the Client Services Director.
• Financial Management: Oversee project profitability, margins, and client contract obligations, ensuring projects are cash flow positive.
• Process and Quality Control: Ensure projects meet ISO 9001 standards, suggest process improvements, and maintain high-quality execution.
• ROT: Manage ROT targets, support client buy-in, and encourage strategic thinking.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively.
• Client Management: Oversee production, attend client meetings, and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• New Business & Business Development: Identify opportunities, attend meetings, and develop client growth plans.
• Health & Safety: Oversee H&S compliance and documentation.
• CRM: Maintain up-to-date client contacts and notes.
• Line Management: Lead and develop account teams.
• Company Culture: Promote company values and team involvement.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, confident at senior levels
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Stress management, autonomous, strategic thinking
• Leadership and influencing skills
• Financial and resource planning acumen
• Creative, adaptable, team player

Requirements:

• 6-7+ years event production agency experience
• Experience with ROI methodology, content development, internal communications, video production
• Full driving license and car required

Disrupt Talent values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is supportive and accessible; contact us for accommodations if needed.

About Us: Disrupt Talent – Your Recruitment Partners

We connect outstanding talent with clients in the live events and exhibitions sector, building innovative teams to create unforgettable experiences. For an informal chat about opportunities, call 01926 954154 or email [emailprotected]

Let’s Create Extraordinary Experiences Together