We are looking for a talented Account Director to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have minimum 8+ years of successful communications and event management experience, ideally in Healthcare (Pharma, Biotech, Diagnostics).The salary is based on industry experience. This role will require travel around the UK.Your key responsibilities:
1. Have an excellent understanding of the value of the business’ services, and combine these with knowledge of the latest communication and meetings & events industry changes and best practices, and apply this to create meaningful change for our clients
2. Represent the business and our values with clients, partners, and at industry events. Demonstrate thought leadership and strategic expertise
3. Work with the Country Head and Head of Accounts, have a deep understanding of the business’ strategic plan, and as an Account Director, how to contribute in order to support Company growth
4. With input from the Country Head / Head of Accounts, create the account strategic plan and take responsibility - and support any account team members - to ensure both account retention and growth against revenue targets. Lead account forecasting
5. Build strong relationships, mutual trust and earn respect, with clients
6. Gain a deep understanding of clients, their organisation, internal audiences, and industry communication needs, challenges, and objectives
7. Lead requests for proposal and proposal deve...