Hybrid working - 3 days a week London office, 2 from home - An incredible opportunity for a Senior Account Director to join a world-class creative experience agency and lead the delivery and growth of high-profile global event programmes for some of the biggest brands in the world! • Competitive benefits package• Opportunity to work with global blue-chip brands• Strong progression and leadership opportunity• Dynamic, creative and collaborative culture The CompanyThis globally recognised experience agency is a true leader within live events, sponsorship and brand experience. With an international footprint and a reputation for delivering innovative, large-scale campaigns, they partner with an enviable portfolio of global brands across multiple sectors.With in-house expertise spanning creative, production, content, digital and experiential, they deliver everything from global conferences and leadership events through to large-scale brand activations and employee engagement programmes. Their work is bold, strategic and consistently award-winning.With a collaborative, ambitious and people-focused culture, this is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and offers long-term career growth at the highest level. The RoleDue to continued growth and an expanding client portfolio, there is now an opportunity for an experienced Senior Account Director to join their London team. This is a senior, highly visible role where you will lead key client relationships, drive account growth and oversee the successful delivery of complex, large-scale B2B event programmes. A broad role, responsibilities for the Senior Account Director include:•          Acting as the senior point of contact for key clients, building trusted C-suite relationships•          Leading strategic account management and identifying opportunities for growth•          Taking and interpreting client briefs, translating them into innovative event solutions•          Leading pitch processes and RFP responses to win new business•          Overseeing multiple projects including global conferences, leadership events and large-scale experiences•          Collaborating closely with creative, production and content teams•          Providing strategic oversight across technical production and delivery•          Managing and forecasting account finances, ensuring profitability and margin control•          Negotiating with suppliers and overseeing procurement strategies•          Leading and mentoring a team, including direct line management and development•          Attending events on-site, ensuring seamless execution at the highest level•          Driving team performance, culture and continuous improvement The CandidateThe ideal candidate will come from a creative events or experiential agency background and have significant experience operating at a senior level within client services. You will have a proven track record of managing and growing high-value client accounts, alongside delivering complex, large-scale B2B event programmes. Candidates must have strong production knowledge and be confident discussing technical elements such as AV, staging and event delivery. Experience working with senior stakeholders and C-suite clients is essential, alongside the ability to lead pitches and win new business.You will be commercially astute, with experience managing large budgets, negotiating supplier contracts and ensuring strong profit margins. Strong leadership skills are key, with the ability to inspire, mentor and develop a high-performing team. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and enjoys being on-site delivering exceptional experiences globally.Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.Vacancy Ref: LGK17134

Join a full-service events agency where you will be responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships and nurturing accounts with a great team culture and flexible working!•          Remote Working•          Bonus Structures•          Private Healthcare•          Excellent Culture•          Award Winning AgencyTHE COMPANYThis growing events agency offers services including full events management for a high profile pharmaceutical client base. A chance to work for a well-established agency who has won a host of awards, have a fantastic reputation and deliver high end events on a global scale!With a truly diverse portfolio they manage and deliver projects including conferences, investigator meetings, gala dinners, product launches and conferences for an impressive client base predominately within the pharmaceutical sector. Working on smaller projects through to large-scale and complex events across the world they are now looking for an Account Director to join their dynamic team.You will be given the chance to work within a supportive environment as part of a close-knit, friendly and sociable team!The role will be predominately remote based with expectations to be in the offices once or twice a month in Berkshire.THE ROLEDue to continued success this thriving events agency are now looking for a driven and passionate Account Director to join the team. You will be responsible for managing key client relationships and guiding project teams to ensure excellent customer service.This role will report into the SLT who you will work closely with to develop new accounts as well as strengthen existing relationships whilst overseeing flagship events.The Account Director holds overall accountability for revenue growth, margin performance, and the leadership of high performing account teams, ensuring client objectives and agency standards are consistently met.As an Account Director your key responsibilities will include; Building and developing relationships with clients and stakeholdersTaking briefs directly from clients to understand their needsMonitoring profitability and growth of key accountsProviding strategic direction Managing, coaching and developing project teamsLeading on pitch presentationsOverseeing flagship events for key accountsBudget managementOnsite management as required (UK & International)Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical clients and events THE CANDIDATETo be considered for this role we are looking for candidates with proven commercial acumen and the ability to manage and grow large, complex accounts. You will be a strategic thinker and a confident decision maker with experience delivering events within the pharmaceutical/healthcare sector.Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.VACANCY REF: CC17040