Account Director (Experiential / Events) – Hybrid / Hertfordshire – £65,000–£70,000
Our client is a niche marketing and events company offering exciting growth opportunities for an ambitious Account Director with strong experiential and events experience.
They work with well-known brands across both B2C and B2B, delivering projects of all sizes—including international campaigns—to help bring marketing plans to life in creative and practical ways. Their work includes in-house training events, festival builds, bespoke pop-ups, PR stunts, mass sampling, merchandising and more.
Role Overview
You’ll lead on key accounts, taking full ownership of projects from start to finish—including:
- Research, presentations, budget management, creativity and planning
- Scoping, negotiating and booking event venues
- Working closely with production teams to deliver high standards
- Resourcing event staff and preparing detailed staff briefs
- Managing client relationships, reporting and event evaluations
- Attending nationwide events (production builds and live shows)
- Spotting opportunities for repeat business and account growth
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in experiential/events across sectors
- A senior leadership background on live experiential campaigns
- Strong logistics and operations experience
- Experience with mass sampling campaigns
- Proven budget management (invoicing, POs, reconciliations)
- Hands-on production knowledge for stand builds (1-day to month-long)
- Experience managing all levels of H&S and risk on live events
- Willingness to travel and stay away for events as needed
Working Model
- Hybrid: 2 days per week in the Hertfordshire office, 3 days WFH
- You’ll also attend client meetings and live events across the UK