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Account Director - events services

London Permanent £70,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • you are an experienced events services sales person
  • fantastic earning potential

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

  • 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

What's on Offer

  • 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
Contact
Mike Udalov
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7037141
Phone number
+44 207 269 1748

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Media, Publishing & Entertainment
Sector
Media & Agency
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Udalov
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 1748
Job reference
JN-062026-7037141