Account Director (12 month Maternity Cover)
Our client, a leading B2B tech, experiential event agency based in Surrey, are now looking for an Account Director for a 12 month Maternity Cover.
You will be a trusted partner to their incredible, global tech clients, combining exceptional service with creative, big-idea thinking. You'll dig deep into clients' strategy, market, and brand to shape insight-led event experiences that push boundaries.
You will have 8+ years in brand experience, events, or experiential design, ideally with global technology brands (or similar).
You will also have the opportunity to travel to the USA 4-5 times a year to meet with clients and be on the ground at their ground breaking, B2B experience events!
Strategic & Creative Leadership
- Driven to deliver growth through standout, objective-focused work.
- A creative thinker who collaborates with strategy and design to turn opportunities into inspiring event briefs.
- Curious about technology and able to guide clients toward smart, future-focused solutions.
- Skilled in developing and executing account growth plans.
- Passionate about creativity and comfortable working fluidly across teams.
- Able to articulate their offering and expand client perception of the agency.
- Strong stakeholder manager who drives smart, collaborative decision-making.
Communication & Presentation
- Excellent communicator and negotiator with experience managing multiple workstreams.
- Engaging presenter who enjoys pitching and leading creative development.
- Strong writer who adapts tone across pitches, marketing, briefs, and SOWs.
- Committed to clear, focused communication inside and outside the agency.
Commercial & Operational Excellence
- Strong commercial mind-set: opportunity mining, forecasting, proposals, budgets, reconciliation.
- Able to shape and secure scopes with clear objectives while protecting creative space.
- Meticulous attention to detail with consistently polished delivery.
- A collaborative connector who helps creative teams do their best work