Careers at Advisors 360 | Join Leading Event Management & Exhibition Experts

Role Description

The Account Director will spearhead the planning, execution, and management of events for key accounts, driving successful project delivery and fostering business growth. This role includes overseeing a team of Event Managers and Specialists, collaborating with the creative department to develop innovative proposals, presenting them to clients, creating detailed budgets, and managing execution from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and creation of compelling event proposals in partnership with the creative team, tailoring ideas to client needs and objectives.
• Present proposals to clients, clearly articulating concepts, strategies, and budgets to secure buy-in.
• Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the events team, setting clear performance goals and encouraging collaboration.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review progress, set objectives, and provide feedback for improvement.
• Coordinate with internal departments to allocate resources, manage logistics, and assign event responsibilities.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, secure essential services, and oversee all logistical arrangements.
• Review contracts with senior management, ensuring clarity and alignment with operational goals.
• Manage budgets, monitor expenses, and optimize labor costs to maintain financial control while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure all goods and services are delivered on time and in line with contractual terms and client expectations.
• Address and resolve operational challenges promptly during event planning and execution.
• Build strong client relationships through open communication and a focus on delivering exceptional experiences.
• Prepare and submit detailed post-event reports and documentation for internal and client review.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate invoicing, billing, and expense reconciliation.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven expertise in ideation and proposal development, with the ability to translate creative concepts into actionable plans.
• Strong presentation skills to effectively communicate ideas and budgets to clients.
• Leadership and team management experience, inspiring teams to achieve excellence.
• Comprehensive knowledge of event planning, logistics, and execution, with a focus on creativity and efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, events, and direct reports simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, compliance, and ensuring all terms are met.
• Familiarity with vendors, suppliers, and cost benchmarks for event-related services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a track record of initiative and delivering results.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges effectively.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will be experienced in designing custom build exhibitions stands, event setups which are feasible, innovative and cost effective. You will be one of the first points of contact for new design requests, and therefore need to understand how to yield creativity yet adhere to project expectations of budget and deadlines.

You will understand what makes an event engaging and have a flair for creating environments which increases time visitor spends on stands and uplifts the overall look and feel of the event.

Requirements

• 3-6 years working within an event and exhibition agency, design firm, ad agency or another creative team environment
• Expert knowledge in 3D Max or any other equivalent 3D software
• Attention to detail, strong sense of typography and composition and a keen understanding of file prep, using all programs in the adobe suite; Stay up to date with latest design trends across the globe
• Leadership skills; Ability to communicate and work in a team environment
• Successfully manage their time, workflow and schedule to meet strict and sometimes aggressive deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet defined deadlines while collaborating with other designers and freelancers
• Capable of handling direction and constructive feedback
• Portfolio must illustrate an understanding and execution of design trends and modern aesthetic
• While we strongly believe in a work-life balance, you should not have an issue working late nights to meet a deadline

Industry

• Events Services

Employment Type

Full-time