Freelance Account Director at 1000heads | Chicago, IL | $10K/mo – $11K/mo

1000heads

Freelance Account Director

Chicago, IL (Remote)

$10K/mo – $11K/moSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own cross‑agency account leadership for tech brands, balancing strategic client work with financial control and cross‑functional delivery.

Own end‑to‑end client relationships and programs across retainers, campaigns and new business opportunities
Coordinate multi‑functional teams to hit launch milestones, quality standards, and client expectations
Manage budgets, forecasts and invoicing while tracking client outcomes and competitive positioning

Job Description

The Freelance Account Director will be responsible for leading retainer clients, campaign projects, and new business opportunities for a leading tech brand.
Presenting to clients and attending client meetings and partner meetings and events
Develop and deliver strategic client presentations and provide creative and innovative solutions that are concise, creative, insights-based, and social-first
Owning the financials for clients, including forecasts, budgets and investments – ensuring that key financial responsibilities are mutually understood and agreed upon and working with the internal finance team to ensure invoices are paid on time
Oversee simultaneous project work-back schedules and deliverables of the cross-department internal team to ensure client needs are met in a timely manner
Manage and track progress across functions, workstreams, and key milestones; oversee cross-functional execution to deliver on launch strategy and ongoing execution
Maintaining a strong understanding of changes in the client’s industry/competitors and how the client’s and consumer landscape is adapting
Control the quality of the work produced and ensure that it meets clients’ requirements and the agency’s standards

8+ years of agency experience; tech or related industry is a strong advantage
Experience running an influencer program and managing social media channels
Experience creating and implementing social media strategies
Experience running a $2M+ account
Familiar with clients in tech, electronics, telecom, or related
Big agency background, has worked with very large, complex client organizations
A strong background of account management leading cross-functional teams within a social, influencer, cultural or entertainment-focused fast-paced environment
Experience interacting with junior to senior-level clients and growing relationships
Experience managing a team to effectively achieve results from all levels
Proficient in using Google Workspace (Slides, Sheets and Docs), social and creator tracking and monitoring tools (Sprinklr, CreatorIQ, Captiv8)

Strong balance of analytic and creative thinking
Strong background of account management ideally within a social & influencer environment
Proficient in using Google Workspace (Slides, Sheets and Docs), social and creator tracking and monitoring tools (Sprinklr, CreatorIQ, Captiv8)
Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills

Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours
DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups
Freelancers can work remotely anywhere in the continental United States (but may have to be flexible on hours worked depending on the time zone of the client)

1000heads

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1000HEADS IS A SOCIAL TRANSFORMATIONTM COMPANYWe combine expertise in data & analytics, strategy, technology and creativity to help the world’s best businesses build Social Age brands.If you would like to get in touch about working with us, please email info@1000heads.com.If you are interested in joining the company, please contact hr@1000heads.comPart of Cosmo5.

Founded in 2000

London, England, GBR

428 employees (145 in marketing)

www.1000heads.com

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