Account Director

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsIf you thrive on leading high-profile accounts, managing and delivering impactful projects and campaigns, and getting stuck into the action when it counts, this is your stage.At Spur, you'll direct some of New Zealand's most exciting experiential campaigns — from luxury product launches to world-class activations and large-scale corporate events.

You'll set the strategic vision, inspire teams, and be right there on the ground, ensuring every detail is flawless.This is a leadership role, but it's also hands-on — you'll be involved from the first client briefing right through to on-site delivery, problem-solving in real time, and celebrating the wins with your team and clients.A BIT ABOUT USWe're an independent agency with over 20 years of proven success in live events, activations, and experiential marketing.

Our client portfolio includes some of the world's most iconic brands.We're forever learning and evolving — embracing new technologies, fresh thinking, and the changing needs of audiences and brands.

We're a close-knit team that values authenticity, creativity, and results.

People come first here, and we believe the best work happens when we're doing what we love, together.You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic direction, shape our client partnerships, and contribute to the future of our agency — while still being actively involved in delivering our best work on the ground.Check out our work at spur.co.nz.ABOUT YOUYou're a natural leader, project manager and relationship builder, with the ability to see the big picture while ensuring the detail is spot on.

You combine strategic thinking with the ability to deliver under pressure, and you're just as comfortable in a client boardroom as you are on an event site, making sure everything's perfect.5+ years' experience in experiential marketing, events, or a related agency environment.Proven track record of growing major accounts and delivering large-scale, high-profile campaigns end-to-end.Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and working with senior stakeholders.Strong commercial acumen and confidence managing large budgets.Creative thinker with the ability to turn insights into standout campaigns.Passion for being hands-on in the execution phase as well as the strategic phase.RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Leadership & Client GrowthLead the strategic direction of key accounts, ensuring work delivers against both client objectives and agency goals.Influence agency-wide initiatives and contribute to the evolution of our service offering.Identify and convert new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.Hands-On Campaign DirectionOwn senior-level client relationships and act as their trusted advisor.Oversee campaign strategy and creative development, ensuring alignment with brand vision.Be actively involved in on-site event delivery — from set-up and supplier coordination to live execution and client hosting.Problem-solve on the ground, making quick decisions to ensure flawless delivery.Inspire and guide account service teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence.Mentor future leaders, empowering them with the tools and confidence to succeed.Lead by example on-site, setting the tone for professionalism, creativity, and calm under pressure.Operational ExcellenceOversee budgets with a focus on profitability and efficiency.Ensure best-practice processes and compliance are embedded across projects.Provide regular reporting and post-event analysis to measure success and inform future work.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive salary with a balance of office-based and flexible workingThe autonomy to shape your accounts and influence agency direction.Opportunities for professional development and industry involvement.A supportive, collaborative environment that values creativity, innovation, and balance.A fantastic office space with a range of perks and benefitsReady to lead the work, deliver the magic and join an incredible team?

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