Account Director - Contract

SALT is supporting a global events and marketing agency partnering with a major international insurance organisation on a large-scale, multi-region events programme.

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This is a contract Account Director role focused on leading the delivery of a high-value, global events programme, initially across Europe. The role will act as the senior client lead, overseeing end-to-end event delivery while managing commercial performance and stakeholder relationships. You will work closely with internal teams, including Account Managers, and senior client stakeholders across multiple regions.

KEY CONTRACT DETAILS

• 6+ month contract, Outside IR35
• Hybrid working in London (approx. 1–2 days per week in office + travel)
• £300–£330 per day

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent events across Europe, from planning through to on-site execution
• Act as the senior client contact, building strong relationships and managing stakeholder expectations
• Oversee agency commercials, including profitability, resource tracking, and budget management
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless event execution
• Manage complex event pipelines, balancing multiple timelines and priorities simultaneously
• Serve as an escalation point for issues, ensuring delivery excellence and identifying growth opportunities within the account

ABOUT YOU

• Strong experience as an Account Director (or equivalent) xwzovoh within an events or marketing agency environment
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex events programmes end-to-end
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, profitability, and client accounts
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different timelines and geographies
• Comfortable working in client-facing roles with senior stakeholders
• Additional European language skills (e.g. German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese) are advantageous