Freelance Account Director

Freelance Account Director

Posted 3 days ago by 1753901071

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Freelance Account Director focuses on leading social-first campaigns for global brands, emphasizing exceptional project delivery and client trust. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in social-first strategies and demonstrate innovative leadership. This position is not sales-oriented but requires a proactive approach to identifying growth opportunities. The role is based in Manchester with hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of social-first campaigns for global brands.
  • Ensure exceptional execution and build trust with clients.
  • Identify and act on growth opportunities within projects.
  • Collaborate closely with the team to drive campaign success.
  • Manage demanding clients and challenging projects effectively.

Key Skills:

  • Proven expertise in developing and executing social-first campaigns.
  • Prior experience at social-first agencies.
  • Strong delivery skills and ability to manage client expectations.
  • Knowledge of earned media and influencer strategies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Freelance Opportunity: Freelance Social first Account Director Hybrid working - Manchester based offices

Freelance Senior Account Director/Account Director, Social-First Campaigns

Are you an exceptional freelance Senior Account Director or Account Director with a passion for social-first campaigns and a knack for driving growth? We're looking for a resilient, confident, and innovative leader to join our team on a project basis, focusing on the seamless delivery of groundbreaking campaigns for global brands.

About the Role: This isn't a sales role, but you'll naturally spot and act on growth opportunities. You'll take the lead on project delivery, ensuring consistently exceptional execution and building unwavering trust with clients. We're seeking a master of agency execution who owns and loves their campaigns, fuels proactivity, and innovates relentlessly.

What You'll Bring:

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Proven expertise in developing and executing social-first campaigns.
  • Prior experience working at social-first agencies.
  • Incredible delivery skills, with the ability to handle demanding clients and challenging projects.
  • Strong knowledge of earned media and influencer strategies.
  • Experience working on global brands.
  • Solid communication skills (verbal and written) for client presentations and meetings.
  • A proactive and collaborative approach, eager to ask questions and work closely with our team.
  • A drive to directly impact margin growth, repeat business, and recommendations through your work.

Desirable Qualities:

  • A strong portfolio showcasing creative thinking beyond traditional advertising, embracing relentless innovation.
  • Experience with award-winning campaigns is a big plus!
  • A passion for staying ahead of industry trends and embracing new technologies; experience using AI in campaigns is desired (but not essential).
  • Genuine interest in sport.

Please send your CV to - kim@becomeuk.com