Account Director- B2B Tech (Experiential/Events)

Base pay range

Salary range £55-65k

Account Director – 12 month maternity contract

Our client is a B Corp brand experience agency based in Surrey (office 4 days a week). We are looking for an Account Director to cover a 12 month maternity contract.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years\’ relevant experience within brand experience, events/exhibitions and experiential design (agency side). Events experience is absolutely essential and you must be willing to travel – Europe | US.

As an intentionally tech‑focused agency, we are ideally looking for the experience to include work with global technology brands – and a portfolio that showcases not just what you\’ve delivered, but the creative thinking behind it.

Key responsibilities and requirements

• Strategic & Creative Leadership
  • You are motivated by delivering growth through outstanding work that achieves objectives for both client and agency.
  • You have a creative mind and love collaborating with strategists and designers – turning client opportunities into inspiring creative briefs that excite the whole team.
  • You are curious about technology, staying ahead of the latest innovations and using these insights to guide teams and clients towards smart, future‑focused solutions.
  • You champion brave ideas and know how to sell them – balancing commercial realities with creative ambition.
  • You are expert at creating account growth plans and achieving those through pro‑active, considered and tangible actions.
  • You are passionate about creativity and understand how to work seamlessly and productively across departments, actively seeking out new and innovative creative inspiration.
  • You are comfortable discussing the agency\’s offering and finding opportunities to broaden perceptions of the agency.
  • You are a natural manager of stakeholders, ensuring we drive decisions in a smart and collaborative manner, both internally and with clients.
• Communication & Presentation
  • You have excellent communication and negotiation skills, with proven ability to manage multiple work streams and client relationships.
  • You are an engaging and persuasive presenter and enjoy pitching – both on brand new opportunities and leading ongoing client creative development.
  • You are a compelling writer, able to adapt tone and style across pitch presentations, marketing materials, briefing documents and SOWs.
  • You understand the need for clear communications, both internally and with clients.
• Commercial & Operational Excellence
  • You have strong commercial acumen – from opportunity mining and revenue forecasting to managing proposals, budgets, and reconciliation.
  • You know how to shape and secure scopes of work with clear and measurable objectives, while protecting space for creative exploration.
  • You have relentless attention to detail, ensuring our work is accurate and professional.
  • You understand that great work comes from great collaboration – you’re a connector who brings out the best in creative teams.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Design, Management and Marketing

Industry: Events Services, Design Services, and Marketing Services

Location

Surrey, United Kingdom – Tadworth or Dorking (office 4 days a week)