Account Director (9 months FTC) (London)

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About Us

We are DEWYNTERS, the leading integrated advertising agency for live entertainment. Across the worlds of theatre, immersive, festivals, and exhibitions, our unique blend of creativity, insights, and commercial expertise delivers best-in-class campaigns that place our clients at the centre of attention and keep them there.

Our clients include Disney Theatrical Productions, The Royal Shakespeare Company, The Book of Mormon, Moulin Rouge: The Musical, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, and Love Supreme.

About the Role

We are seeking an Account Director to join our passionate Account Management team for a period of 9 months. You will report to the Head of Account Management. The ideal candidate will have confidence and enthusiasm, working across a portfolio of clients and with the Senior Leadership team to increase agency business.

As an Account Director, you\’ll be required to work in a fast-paced environment with confidence and enthusiasm, managing a portfolio of clients.

Requirements

Client Servicing

• Act as an account director with senior responsibility for a combination of musicals, plays, and other live events/projects.
• Senior planning and strategy, working in collaboration with other departments.
• Remain sufficiently informed and involved with account operations, ensuring competent and creative planning, high-quality service, and strong client/agency relationships.
• Proactively develop campaigns, initiatives, and ideas collaboratively to deliver exciting, innovative, and results-driven campaigns.
• Responsibility for campaign budgets, billing, and profitability.
• Promote business expansion with existing clients and generate new leads.
• Plan and staff pitches effectively, managing timelines and expectations collaboratively.
• Provide leadership within the account team, ensuring effective communication.

Team Development

• Support and guide team members facing challenges.
• Foster a culture of trust, openness, and continuous learning.
• Champion internal working methods.

Behaviours and Skills

• Lead and inspire teams, clients, and external partners.
• Be commercially and creatively minded.
• Negotiate effectively and confidently.
• Take charge of projects, making decisive decisions and building support.
• Delegate tasks effectively.
• Evaluate artwork and provide constructive feedback.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple clients.
• Be knowledgeable and passionate about client success and Dewynters\’ contributions.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, rising to 30 days.
• Flexible/hybrid working.
• Company pension scheme.
• Summer Fridays.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• Life Assurance.
• Season ticket loan.
• Cycle2Work Scheme.
• Complimentary theatre/entertainment tickets.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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