Account Director - events services

As an Account Director, you will be responsible for developing and managing high-value corporate client relationships, driving new business, and delivering tailored event solutions across a diverse portfolio of services.

This is a client-facing, sales-led role suited to someone who thrives on winning new business while also nurturing long-term partnerships.

Client Details

My client is a well established UAE events business with a proven track record of delivering a comprehensive portfolio of event services to global brands. They are looking to build on their success by expanding their presence to the UK.

Description

• Identify, target, and secure new corporate clients across the UK market


• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers


• Promote and sell a wide range of event services (e.g. corporate events, brand activations, experiential, production, and event technology solutions)


• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting through to negotiation and closing deals


• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction


• Contribute to the UK growth strategy, including market positioning and pipeline development


• Represent the business at industry networking events and client meetings

• Proven track record in sales within the events industry (agency or event services background essential)


• Significant experience in a senior sales or Account Director-level role


• Strong commercial acumen with a consistent history of achieving or exceeding revenue targets


• Established network of corporate clients (desirable but not essential)


• Confident communicator with excellent presentation and negotiation skills


• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a scaling business environment


• Highly organised, self-motivated, and driven to succeed

• Competitive base salary £70,000 - £90,000


• Attractive performance-based bonus structure


• Hybrid working model (Central London base)


• Opportunity to shape the UK growth strategy for a well-established international business


• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture


• Clear career progression as the UK division expands

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