Senior Account Director (Events Agency)

Profiles Creative; England; In loco; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

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A leading events agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Account Director or Senior Account Director to support key client relationships and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive live events experience and strong leadership skills to mentor a growing team. This role is crucial for the agency's growth plans for 2026 and offers opportunities for ambitious professionals seeking their next step.

Competenze

• Experience as an Account Director or Senior Account Director in events & experiential agency.
• Confidence in leading client service teams.
• Capability to oversee end-to-end event delivery.

Mansioni

• Support Co-Founders in client relationships and strategic growth.
• Oversee delivery of events with flawless execution.
• Shape event strategy and project approach.

Conoscenze

Live events experience

Client relationship management

Mentoring and guiding teams

B2C and B2B experience

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Profiles Creative are hiring exclusively for an independent events agency. We're looking to speak with Account Directors and Senior Account Directors in what will be a pivotal hire for this team, supporting the growth plans for 2026. You'll report directly into both Co-Founders and work closely with their Production Director on various experiential projects in sectors like (not limited to) tech, retail, TV and finance, B2C & B2B. We'd like someone with managerial capabilities, strong live events experience and an individual that enjoys pitching, keeping an eye out for new business opportunities, whilst also being hands on with the fundamentals. You'll be supported by a small client services team, which will grow in headcount before EOY.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the Co-Founders in leading key client relationships and act as the strategic partner driving growth.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of various events, simple and complex with flawless execution.
• Shape event strategy, creative direction, and project approach across accounts.
• Mentor and guide account and project teams to high performance.
• Own financial management including forecasting, budgeting, and profitability.
• Lead pitches, proposals, and new business opportunities.
• Spot upsell opportunities and proactively add value to client programmes.
• Ensure processes, quality standards, and innovation are upheld across all work.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience as an SAD or AD in an events & experiential agency
• Have both B2C and B2B experience ideally, B2C preferred
• Be confident leading and mentoring client service teams/individuals
• Loves working in a small but growing, collaborative team delivering exceptional work

This role would suit an SAD looking for a boutique agency to thrive in and be part of an pivotal phase of growth. We're also considering ambitious AD's looking for their next step, so please apply if you fit either of those profiles!

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