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Our client is a global creative communications agency looking for an Account Director to join an existing accounts team in our West Midlands office. You will be working with a number of key clients, particularly supporting the strategic direction of their events. You must 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 employees across London, The Midlands, and Manchester. They specialize in Live and Virtual Events, Communication Campaigns, Strategic Vision Support, bespoke films, and Incentive Travel Programmes. Their focus is on translating strategy into experiences and communications that excite and engage audiences.
About You:
Our client seeks a highly skilled individual with 6-7 years of event production agency experience to lead the management of client projects across multiple teams, including large-scale, high-budget events. Your strong project management skills and attention to detail will enable you to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring flawless execution from inception to completion.
You possess excellent interpersonal skills, confidently communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including executives and board members. Your expertise in client management allows you to build robust relationships while identifying strategic opportunities for growth.
With a proven background in content development, you will lead the creation of innovative materials across digital, video, and graphic media, exceeding client expectations. You excel in financial management, overseeing job profitability, maximizing margins, and ensuring projects remain cash flow positive while adhering to client contract obligations.
A strategic thinker and creative problem solver, you thrive in dynamic environments, adapting to changing circumstances while delivering high-quality results.
If you are ready to make an impact in the events industry and lead teams to success, we invite you to join our client’s team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Management: Full responsibility for managing the delivery of a portfolio of client projects across multiple account teams, including large-scale and high-budget events.
* Content Development: Lead and drive creative content in conjunction with the Client Services Director across all media.
* Financial Management: Oversee financial management of all projects, ensuring job profitability and maximizing margins.
* Process and Quality Control: Ensure Account teams deliver projects in line with ISO 9001 standards.
* Client Management: Overseeing the production process, attending client meetings as necessary, and communicating at levels up to Board level.
* New Business: Work with Client Services Director to identify new business opportunities.
* Health & Safety: Oversee and be responsible for adequate H&S cover with all H&S paperwork being completed on time.
* Line Management: Line Management of Senior Account Managers/Account Managers and their respective teams.
* Company Culture: Demonstrate the organization's values and encourage team involvement.
Skills:
* Outstanding interpersonal skills
* Experienced networker and relationship builder
* Organizational skills and attention to detail
* Good stress management
* Autonomous and responsible
* Strategic thinker
* Leadership skills
* Financial acumen
* Resource allocation and planning
* Flexible and adaptable
* Creative and dynamic
Requirements:
* At least 6-7 years of comprehensive event production agency experience
* Experience of using ROI methodology
* Experience of content development
* Experience of working with internal communications teams
* Experience of video production
* Must have a full driving license and car
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Seniority Level
* Associate
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Management
* Industries: Events Services
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