World- Class experiential work- without the London grind!
Our client is an exciting and growing B Corp brand experience agency based in Farnham, Surrey (office 3-4 days a week, so no long commutes please)
We are looking for an Account Director who has previously worked for a leading Live events agency but now happy to work outside of London (think along the lines of Imagination, Jack Morton or GPJ)
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years’ relevant experience within brand experience, live events and experiential (agency side)
LIVE Events experience is absolutely essential and you must be able and willing to travel – Europe | US
Salary range £55-65k
As an intentionally tech-focused agency, we’re ideally looking for your experience to include work with global technology brands (or similar) – and a portfolio that showcases not just what you’ve delivered, but the creative thinking behind it.
You will be working across a portfolio of big Tech/Ai brands (mainly US based) so an understanding of dealing with clients in the states is an advantage.
Below are some of the things we are looking for from this role:
Strategic & Creative Leadership
• You’re motivated by delivering growth through outstanding work that achieves objectives for both client and agency
• You have a creative mind and love collaborating with strategists and designers – turning client opportunities into inspiring creative briefs that excite the whole team
• You’re curious about technology, staying ahead of the latest innovations and using these insights to guide teams and clients towards smart, future-focused solutions
• You champion brave ideas and know how to sell them – balancing commercial realities with creative ambition
• You’re expert at creating account growth plans and achieving those through pro-active, considered and tangible actions
• You’re passionate about creativity and understand how to work seamlessly and productively across departments, actively seeking out new and innovative creative inspiration
• You’re comfortable discussing the agencies offering and finding opportunities to broaden perceptions of the agency
• You’re a natural manager of stakeholders, ensuring we drive decisions in a smart and collaborative manner, both internally and with clients
Communication & Presentation
• You have excellent communication and negotiation skills, with proven ability to manage multiple work streams and client relationships
• You’re an engaging and persuasive presenter and enjoy pitching – both on brand new opportunities and leading ongoing client creative development
• You’re a compelling writer, able to adapt tone and style across pitch presentations, marketing materials, briefing documents and SOWs
• You understand the need for clear communications, both internally and with clients
Commercial & Operational Excellence
• You have strong commercial acumen – from opportunity mining and revenue forecasting to managing proposals, budgets, and reconciliation
• You know how to shape and secure scopes of work with clear and measurable objectives, while protecting space for creative exploration
• You have relentless attention to detail, ensuring our work is accurate and professional
• You understand that great work comes from great collaboration – you’re a connector who brings out the best in creative teams
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