Freelance Account Director — Brand Growth & Strategy

Akcelo Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Fridays

Annual ski trips

Social events

Free breakfast

Job summary

Akcelo is seeking a Freelance Account Director to lead client relationships, grow revenue, and drive strategic growth across allocated portfolios. You will inspire teams, present forecasts, and ensure successful onboarding and retention of clients.

You will work within a fast-growing agency environment, collaborating on high-profile brands while leveraging Akcelo’s capabilities to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing client portfolios within an agency environment.
• Entrepreneurial flair with a drive to identify and seize new opportunities.
• Ability to adapt to change and embrace innovative approaches.
• Strong leadership to inspire and develop junior team members.
• Confidence in presenting forecasts and strategic plans to clients.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing client relationships within assigned portfolio.
• Building and growing new and existing client relationships.
• Developing strategic client growth plans to exceed revenue targets and broaden service offering.
• Preparing accurate client forecasts and implementing strategic client growth plans.
• Meeting clients regularly to understand business problems and opportunities.
• Overseeing the onboarding of new clients and retention of existing clients.
• Mentoring, growing and overseeing junior team members as required.
• Preparing client presentation decks, scopes and project plans.
• Overseeing the delivery of all work and implementing risk mitigation strategies to ensure alignment to timings and budget.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services to clients and mobilising Akcelo capabilities accordingly.

Skills

Client leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Team mentoring

Job description

Akcelo is seeking a Freelance Account Director to lead client relationships, grow revenue, and drive strategic growth across allocated portfolios. You will inspire teams, present forecasts, and ensure successful onboarding and retention of clients.

You will work within a fast-growing agency environment, collaborating on high-profile brands while leveraging Akcelo’s capabilities to deliver exceptional customer experiences.