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Akcelo is an independent creative agency working with some of the world's most famous brands, connecting creativity and experience design to solve business problems.
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Founded in ****, we have 180 staff across Sydney, Melbourne and Vancouver.
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We are fiercely passionate about transforming businesses through remarkable brand experiences and are guided by the following values:
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Genuine — Unpretentious, authentic and genuinely good humans.
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Experimental — Ditch the playbook. We make, break and build things, never fearing failure.
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Limitless — We have no ceilings, no boxes, no limits to potential.
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Imaginative — We believe in magic. Creativity moves us.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a highly strategic, creatively driven and commercial Account Director to join our Melbourne team.
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The Role
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Creatively driven, entrepreneurial and respected, you set the standard for exceptional account leadership. You are a trusted partner to clients, a champion of transformational creativity, and a driver of innovative brand experiences.
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As a strategic business leader, you build and nurture senior client relationships, grow business opportunities, and foster a collaborative, high-performing cross-discipline team. You don't just ensure the work gets delivered — you elevate it to award-winning status.
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Responsibilities
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Act as a strategic advisor to clients, shaping their business and marketing strategies.
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Develop and execute strategic growth plans to exceed revenue targets.
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Prepare accurate client forecasts and identify new organic opportunities.
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Lead client WIPs and maintain a proactive understanding of their challenges and opportunities.
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Creative & Innovation Leadership:
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Champion creativity, driving toward award-winning work that challenges conventions.
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Lead cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies, CX innovations, and next-gen processes.
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Advocate for and activate the full suite of Akcelo's capabilities to deliver breakthrough solutions.
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Financial & Operational Excellence:
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Oversee financial performance of client portfolios,



including budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
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Implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
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Inspire, mentor and grow account team members, fostering a collaborative and imaginative environment.
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Lead by example, embodying Akcelo's Genuine, Experimental, Limitless, and Imaginative values.
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Client Advocacy:
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Serve as the voice of the client within Akcelo, ensuring alignment of all work to client goals.
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Build long-term strategic partnerships that lead to client advocacy and loyalty.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Client satisfaction and advocacy scores (e.g., NPS)
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Revenue growth and new business conversion within portfolio
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Margin achievement (minimum 10% as benchmark)
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Team leadership feedback scores
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Your Experience
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5+ years in a similar Account Director role within a creative agency.
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Proven track record in growing accounts and delivering exceptional client service.
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Passionate about big ideas, creativity, and solving complex business challenges.
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Integrated marketing experience across Brand, Digital, Film, Social, Retail, CX, PR, Martech, and Customer Lifecycle Strategy.
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Inspirational team player who motivates and uplifts those around them.
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
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Perks and Benefits
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We offer Flex Fridays, gym memberships, regular social events, annual ski trips, and more. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
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Akcelo is committed to nurturing, creating and building a diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all walks of life.
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Ready to transform the future of brand experience?
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Apply now!
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Seniority level
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Seniority level
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Employment type
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