Account Director - Events

Remote Working - International Travel - Excellent Benefits and Culture - 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!

THE COMPANY

This 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 ROLE

Due 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.

As an Account Director your key responsibilities will include;

Building and developing relationships with clients and stakeholders
Taking briefs directly from clients to understand their needs
Monitoring profitability and growth of key accounts
Providing strategic direction 
Leading, coaching and developing project teams
Leading on pitch presentations
Overseeing flagship events for key accounts
Budget management
Onsite management as required (UK & International)
Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical clients and events
THE CANDIDATE

To 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 (url removed) to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

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